Can B vitamins help lower blood pressure when drugs don’t work?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It is one of the main causes of heart disease and...
Common blood pressure drug may come with hidden health risks
Chlorthalidone is a common medicine that helps many people lower their blood pressure. It works well for many, but new research from Columbia University...
How a natural plant compound may help lower your blood pressure
Scientists from the Hospital of Southern Medical University have discovered that a natural substance called quercetin might help people manage high blood pressure.
Quercetin is...
Simple ways to lower high blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem. If it is not treated, it can lead to serious issues like heart...
Study finds better blood pressure treatments with fewer side effects
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States. It’s one of the leading causes of...
Women may face higher heart failure risk from common blood pressure drugs
Beta-blockers are a type of medicine often used to treat high blood pressure. They are also used for other heart-related conditions.
But a new study...
High blood pressure may increase heart failure risk in cancer treatment
Anthracyclines are powerful chemotherapy drugs that have been used for over 30 years to treat many types of cancer, including lymphomas, leukemias, sarcomas, stomach...
Why the top number in your blood pressure reading matters most
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious diseases.
For years, doctors...
Could a common blood pressure pill help you live longer?
Researchers at the University of Liverpool may have found a surprising new way to help people live longer and stay healthier. They discovered that...
Common blood pressure and heart drugs may cause “stiff heart” heart failure
Heart failure is a serious health problem in the United States. It affects millions of people and costs the healthcare system billions of dollars.
When...