High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

A simple plan could save millions from deadly high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the biggest silent threats to human health today. It is often called the “silent killer” because...

Could fasting be a natural cure for high blood pressure?

Scientists from Pantox Laboratories are exploring a powerful idea: fasting might help lower high blood pressure naturally—without drugs. Their research suggests that taking breaks from...

Ethnicity plays a key role in high blood pressure treatment, study finds

New research has shown that the most effective treatment for high blood pressure can depend on a person’s ethnicity. The results come from the AIM-HY...

Some mental diseases could double heart disease death risk

In the United States, someone dies from heart disease every 34 seconds. Nearly half of the population suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD),...

Why caring for your heart could lower cancer and dementia risk

Taking care of your heart doesn’t just protect you from heart attacks and strokes—it helps your entire body stay healthier and stronger. A new study...

Daily yoghurt may help lower high blood pressure, study finds

If you enjoy a scoop of yoghurt in the morning or as a quick snack during the day, here’s some good news: it might...

First reference charts for arterial stiffness in youth

An international research team has created the first set of reference charts to measure blood vessel stiffness in healthy young people. This important step could...

Why can beetroot juice help lower blood pressure in older people

The blood pressure-lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the...

New drug can treat very tough high blood pressure and kidney disease

A new drug called baxdrostat is showing strong potential in helping people with high blood pressure that is difficult to treat. In a recent study,...

Raised blood pressure is leading risk factor for death in Australia for 30 years

Raised blood pressure has been the leading risk factor for death in Australia for the past three decades, according to a study published February...