Study compares two common blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world.
If left untreated, it can lead to...
Popular weight loss drug protects heart health
A new study led by scientists from University College London has found that the popular anti-obesity drug semaglutide may protect the heart even if...
How to lower high diastolic blood pressure effectively
Diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number in a blood pressure reading. It shows the pressure in your arteries when your heart is resting...
How managing blood pressure can help prevent dementia
Taking care of your blood pressure is not just about protecting your heart—it’s also important for keeping your brain healthy, especially as you get...
Why high blood pressure can increase heart disease risk
Blood pressure is an important sign of your overall health, especially when it comes to your heart.
Keeping it at a healthy level is one...
Early menopause may raise risk of dangerous metabolic problems, study finds
Women who go through menopause earlier than usual may face a higher risk of developing a serious health condition called metabolic syndrome, according to...
New blood pressure injection could replace daily pills
High blood pressure affects millions of people across the globe.
While daily medication helps many manage this condition, a common issue is simply forgetting to...
Not all blood pressure drugs are the same
Most of us have had our blood pressure checked at the doctor’s office. A band wraps around your arm and gives a reading of...
New way to treat high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects almost 40 million adults in the United States.
Many people use CPAP machines to help them...
New triple-action pill offers much better blood pressure treatment
better results than standard treatments.
This pill is called GMRx2, and it was tested in Nigeria as part of a study called the VERONICA-Nigeria trial....