Too much of this snack can harm your blood pressure, FDA warns
Black licorice may seem like a harmless candy, especially during the holidays, but new findings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show...
New blood test could predict heart disease more accurately
For nearly 60 years, doctors have measured cholesterol levels in the blood to identify people at risk of heart disease.
But a large new study...
New non-invasive treatment could cure hidden cause of high blood pressure
Doctors in the UK have developed a simple, non-surgical treatment that could change how we treat one of the most overlooked causes of high...
These simple lifestyle changes can help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem. If not treated, it can lead to serious conditions like heart disease,...
Blood pressure medicine may increase vision loss risk
A large study in the United Kingdom has found a possible connection between a common type of blood pressure medicine and a higher risk...
Study links some blood pressure drugs to higher suicide risk
A new study from St. Michael’s Hospital has raised concerns about a possible link between a commonly used blood pressure medicine and a higher...
Blood pressure drops 14 years before death in older adults
as people age, their blood pressure usually goes up from childhood into middle age. But what happens to blood pressure in older adults has...
How your eyes could help diagnose high blood pressure
Most people over the age of 40 regularly see an optometrist. But while most see their optometrist for an eye exam, many don’t realise...
These two common blood pressure drugs may bring health risks
A major study from Columbia University has revealed important new information about two widely used medications for high blood pressure: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
Both are commonly prescribed to...
Study finds a new treatment for high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It's often treated with daily medication, but many...