What really causes high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world.
Many people have it without even knowing,...
Common blood pressure drug can be a new, safer treatment for ADHD
A new study has found that a widely used blood pressure medicine may also help treat symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD....
A twice-yearly injection could replace daily blood pressure pills
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and is often called a...
Can some older adults safely stop blood pressure drugs?
High blood pressure is a very common condition, especially among older adults. It increases the risk of serious health problems such as heart attacks...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to dangerous eye disease
A new study has raised a possible concern about a group of widely used blood pressure medicines known as calcium channel blockers, or CCBs.
These...
A common blood pressure drug may affect your gut health
Many people around the world live with high blood pressure, a condition that quietly increases the risk of serious health problems like heart attacks...
New heart pill can cut “bad” cholesterol by 60%
A new experimental pill may soon change how doctors treat high cholesterol and prevent heart disease.
In a large clinical study published in The New...
The right blood pressure for people over 60s
Keeping blood pressure at a healthy level is one of the most important ways older adults can protect their health. Blood pressure is the...
A common blood pressure drug may help you live longer
Scientists are always searching for ways to help people live longer and stay healthy as they age. In recent years, one of the most...
Why your blood pressure reading might be wrong and how to fix it
Blood pressure is one of the most common health checks in the world. Many people have had their blood pressure measured at a clinic,...