Long-term blood pressure drugs may affect kidney health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when blood pushes too forcefully against artery...
Blood pressure drug may slow aging and extend lifespan
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have found that rilmenidine, a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, may help extend lifespan and slow...
Software robot finds heart disease drug side effects faster than doctors
A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that a software robot can detect side effects of a heart medication more quickly...
Steroid use linked to high risk of heart disease in men
A new study from Denmark has found that men who use anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have a much higher risk of developing serious heart...
These two drugs can effectively reduce high blood pressure
A 17-year study from Columbia University has uncovered important differences between two widely used blood pressure medications—chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide. While both drugs effectively lower...
Fasting may naturally lower high blood pressure
Researchers from Pantox Laboratories suggest that fasting could help lower high blood pressure by interrupting harmful metabolic cycles that keep it elevated. While cutting down on salt is often recommended,...
Marijuana use may increase risk of death from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the force of...
Common side effects of high blood pressure drugs you need to know
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. To prevent serious complications like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney...
Common painkiller may raise blood pressure in these people
Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is one of the most commonly used pain relievers worldwide. It is often recommended as a safer alternative to NSAIDs (non-steroidal...
Common painkiller may harm people with high blood pressure
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medications for pain relief and fever reduction. Many people take it for...