Common high blood pressure drugs don’t increase risk of severe COVID-19, death risk
In a new study, researchers found a widely used class of drugs to treat patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetic kidney disease—many of...
Common cold virus could attack the heart’s electrical system, leading to death
In a new study, researchers examined how a usually benign virus attacks the human heart with sometimes fatal consequences.
Adenovirus, which typically can cause a...
How to manage chronic health problems in COVID-19 pandemic
Coping with emergencies is challenging in the best of situations. During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are just trying to get by each...
Why soy food could reduce blood pressure
Soy-rich diets have been associated with reduced blood pressure and protection against atherosclerosis, but the mechanisms by which soy may improve cardiac health have...
Sustained high blood pressure may damage brain vessels
Having high blood pressure for long periods may increase the chance of small vessel damage in the brain, which has been linked to dementia...
Cholesterol-lowering drug could improve heart artery function
In a new study, researchers found that a six-week course of a cholesterol-lowering medication improved the function of the coronary arteries that provide oxygen...
This type of men more likely to develop high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that working men with higher incomes are more likely to develop high blood pressure.
They suggest men with higher...
This diet can lower blood pressure even with limited meat and dairy
In a new study, researchers found that consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are...
Most widely used high blood pressure drug may harm heart health, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that L-type calcium channel blockers (LCCBs)—the most widely used drugs for treating high blood pressure—may harm the heart...
Enjoy your nap, but know the pros and cons
You could read this story now. Or you could take a nap first, and perhaps tackle it feeling more alert and refreshed.
Health-wise, is that...