Take your blood pressure pills at night may help you live longer
A group of scientists from the University of Vigo and other research centers has found a simple way to help people with high blood...
Why painkillers and blood pressure drugs may be a risky mix for kidney health
Scientists at the University of Waterloo have found a possible danger when people take certain common drugs together. The problem happens when someone is...
Some blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk, study finds
A recent study from St. Michael’s Hospital in Canada has found a possible connection between a common type of blood pressure medicine and a...
What causes heart disease besides high cholesterol
When most people think of heart disease, they think of high cholesterol. And while cholesterol is an important piece of the puzzle, it's far...
Heart failure vs. heart attack: What’s the difference?
Many people think heart failure and heart attack are the same thing, but they are actually two very different heart conditions.
Both are serious and...
Sharp rise in dangerous blood pressure spikes among older Americans
A recent study from Yale University has revealed a worrying trend: over the last 20 years, more and more older Americans have been hospitalized...
Common painkiller may raise blood pressure in people with hypertension
Paracetamol, often seen as a safer choice for pain relief, may not be as risk-free as once believed—especially for people with high blood pressure....
Common causes of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, often just called high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common health issue that can lead to serious problems like...
Scientists find new way to treat tough high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people in the U.S. It’s one of the leading causes of heart disease, stroke, and...
Controlling blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking may prevent nearly half of dementia cases
A new long-term study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that many cases of dementia before the age of...