How your coffee and tea habits may affect your blood pressure
Many people enjoy starting their day with a cup of coffee or tea. These popular drinks contain caffeine, a natural substance that gives you...
Wealth and education deepen heart disease divide in the U.S.
A new study highlights a widening gap in heart disease risk across the United States, showing that wealth and education play a crucial role...
New study suggests doctors should focus more on systolic blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions.
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High blood pressure drug nifedipine may be linked to sudden cardiac arrest, study warns
A commonly used drug for treating high blood pressure, called nifedipine, may carry a hidden risk that researchers are only now beginning to understand.
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Why women hesitate to call emergency services during heart attacks
A new study has found that women are less comfortable calling emergency services (000) when experiencing heart attack symptoms, which may contribute to worse outcomes compared...
Short alcohol counseling may help lower high blood pressure
A new study from Kaiser Permanente has found that short conversations about alcohol use during routine doctor visits can help adults with high blood...
New target for upper blood pressure number can save older people’s lives
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can lead to serious problems...
Some cholesterol drugs together could save thousands of lives
The largest analysis to date on cholesterol-lowering treatments has found that people with blocked arteries or who are at very high risk of heart...
Let’s cut to the chase: How you prep your food matters
You probably know that what you eat is important for your health. And you might have given some thought to how you cook it,...
Researchers find a better first choice for treating high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a very common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force of blood...