Study finds best blood pressure target for older adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood against artery walls is too high for a long time. It is measured...
Common blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of heart failure
A recent study has raised concerns about a widely used drug for high blood pressure and chest pain—nifedipine. Researchers found that people taking high...
10-minute CT scan could cure common high blood pressure, study shows
Scientists have developed a new type of CT scan that can detect tiny nodules in the adrenal glands, which are responsible for causing high...
How tea and coffee drinking habits may affect blood pressure health
A recent study suggests that how people drink tea and coffee could influence their chances of developing high blood pressure. This research, conducted by...
This drug can treat high blood pressure better than other drugs
A study from Columbia University suggests that many doctors may not be choosing the best medicine for treating high blood pressure. The research looked...
A simple solution to high blood pressure
A group of international health experts is calling for new guidelines on treating high blood pressure. They want doctors to recommend potassium-enriched salt instead...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm the heart more than help
A recent study from Penn State and other research institutions suggests that some of the most commonly used drugs for high blood pressure, known...
Study shows hidden cause of heart disease, high blood pressure
Scientists have discovered that the way blood vessels are shaped at the back of the eye may be linked to high blood pressure and...
These common drugs may raise blood pressure without you knowing
Scientists from Harvard have found that nearly one in five people with high blood pressure may be unknowingly taking medications for other health conditions...
How to choose the right blood pressure medicine
A recent study has found that two common types of medicine used to treat high blood pressure—ACE inhibitors and ARBs—are equally effective. However, ARBs...