High Blood Pressure

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

High blood pressure in midlife is linked to more brain damage in later life

In a new study, researchers found that higher than normal blood pressure is linked to more extensive brain damage in the elderly. In particular, they...

This diet could help to reduce high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found that an acebuchin-oil-enriched diet helps to reduce arterial blood pressure. Furthermore, their work shows that acebuche oil has a...

This problem in COVID-19 pandemic linked to high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found that lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic is linked to an increase in high blood pressure among patients...

This high blood pressure drug may reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms

In a new study, researchers found that a drug once used to treat high blood pressure can help alcoholics with withdrawal symptoms reduce or...

These 2 common health problems may increase risk of COVID-19 brain damage

In a new study, researchers found that some patients with COVID-19 are at higher risk of brain complications like bleeding in the brain and...

This surgery may help treat high blood pressure, study finds

High blood pressure, particularly when combined with obesity, is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Metabolic surgery, such as gastric bypass and gastric...

This diet could lower blood pressure in older people in U.S.

In a new study, researchers found that eating a diet similar to the Mediterranean diet is linked to lower blood pressure among U.S. adults. The...

This diet may help lower blood pressure, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that people who consume a diet including flavanol-rich foods and drinks, including tea, apples, and berries, could lead...

Many doctors use outdated guidelines to detect high blood pressure, study shows

The 2017 American Heart Association recommends the use of out-of-office blood pressure measurements such as ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) before making a new...

Is your blood pressure too high?

A new study found that awareness, control, and treatment of high blood pressure has dropped among U.S. adults. Nearly half of adults live with high...