People can get accurate blood pressure readings from the ankle
Getting an accurate blood pressure reading is an important part of staying healthy. High blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease, stroke,...
Many common drugs may worsen high blood pressure
Scientists from Harvard have discovered something surprising: almost 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be taking other medications that unknowingly make...
Screening for both high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat could prevent strokes, experts say
A group of 29 medical experts from around the world says that checking for high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems at the same...
A new injection could change the way we treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people all over the world.
It’s a common health problem, and many people are prescribed...
Why the top blood pressure number is so important
High blood pressure is a health problem that affects millions of people all over the world. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and...
Lying down is the best position for a blood pressure test
Doctors have always checked blood pressure with people sitting down. They place a cuff around your upper arm, pump it up, and then measure...
Scientists find way to help heart heal itself after a heart attack
Scientists at Mount Sinai have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way we treat heart disease.
They found that a gene called Cyclin...
How to prevent early death in high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than one-third of adults around the world. It is one of the main causes of...
New drug can lead to a 15-point reduction in systolic high blood pressure
Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a new drug that could help people who have high blood...
Old blood vessels may defend against high blood pressure
Scientists from Lund University in Sweden have made a surprising discovery about how aging blood vessels respond to stress.
By simulating aging in mice, they...