High Blood Pressure

Latest research findings about high blood pressure or hypertension from universities and research institutes.

Have high blood pressure? You may want to check your meds

In a new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, researchers found that nearly 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure, a leading...

Difference in blood pressure between arms linked to early death

In a new study from the University of Exeter, researchers confirmed that a difference in blood pressure readings between arms is linked to a...

Which blood pressure number matters most? It may depend on your age

In a new study from the University of Southern Denmark, researchers found people’s age may determine which blood pressure number matters most. Systolic blood pressure...

High blood pressure drugs are safe in COVID-19 pandemic

Patients with high blood pressure have worse COVID-19 outcomes, and this led to speculation that some anti-hypertensive medications may pose increased risks to patients...

Women face unique risks for high blood pressure and stroke

Women have a lot on their plates, and sometimes important self-care can take a back seat to work, family and other obligations. In fact, nearly...

This high blood pressure drug may hurt your gut health

In a recent study published in the journal Circulation, researchers found that a type of high blood pressure drug called calcium channel blocker is...

Healthy people could benefit from blood pressure-lowering drugs

In a new study from the University of Oxford, researchers found blood pressure-lowering medication can prevent serious health conditions such as strokes, heart failure...

People with slightly high blood pressure may need medication

People with blood pressure that's a little too high should take medication to bring it down if lifestyle changes alone don't work, according to...

This high blood pressure drug linked to higher suicide risk

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased...

Gut health may influence your blood pressure

Nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension, a condition that raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading...