Popular blood pressure drug linked to higher skin cancer risk, study finds
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects more than one in three Australian adults.
If it’s not treated...
Your bottom blood pressure number might help prevent stroke, dementia
Scientists from the University of Miami have found something new about blood pressure that could help protect our brains.
Blood pressure is often used to...
Best foods to eat for high blood pressure control
When it comes to controlling high blood pressure, what you eat can be just as important as any medication.
Scientists have studied how certain foods...
Standing up more often may help improve blood pressure
A new study from the University of California San Diego suggests that simply standing up more often during the day may help improve heart...
Even a little of this snack can raise your blood pressure, study finds
Many people love the unique taste of licorice, but new research from Linköping University in Sweden shows that even small amounts of it can...
Common painkiller may raise heart risk in people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol is a medicine that many people take for pain relief.
It’s often thought to be safer than other painkillers like ibuprofen, especially for people...
Breathe your way to lower blood pressure, says study
A new study has found that a simple breathing exercise may be just as effective at lowering blood pressure as medicine or regular exercise.
The...
Why common blood pressure drug may cause gut disease
Diverticulosis is a condition where small bulges or pouches form in the wall of the intestines. It often happens as people get older.
Many people...
Does high blood pressure increase your risk of Alzheimer’s?
High blood pressure doesn’t just affect your heart—it may also impact your brain.
Recent research suggests a strong link between high blood pressure (especially in...
Why both blood pressure numbers are important for heart health
Whenever you visit a doctor, they usually check your blood pressure. The result includes two numbers—one on top and one on the bottom.
For a...