Widely used blood pressure drugs may increase death risk in breast cancer
In a recent study at Flinders University in Australia, researchers found a link between beta-blockers and survival outcomes in some breast cancer patients.
Beta-blockers, commonly...
Low blood pressure may actually increase early death risk in older people
In a recent study published in Age and Ageing, researchers found a link between low blood pressure (below 130/80) and higher death risk in...
Blood pressure difference between arms could mean higher death risk
In a new study, researchers confirmed that a difference in blood pressure readings between arms is linked to a greater risk of heart attack,...
Common high blood pressure drugs may actually harm your heart health, study shows
In the United States, nearly half of all adults—or just over a hundred million—have high blood pressure, and its prevalence is increasing.
Worldwide, the condition...
More than one drink a day may raise high blood pressure risk in people...
In a new study, researchers found that drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages a week may increase the risk of high blood pressure (also...
These 2 health issues linked to poor outcomes in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that people with COVID-19, hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), and hypoglycemia (low blood pressure) are linked to poor outcomes.
The...
Intensive blood sugar and blood pressure control can prevent this problem in diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that intensive treatments to reduce blood glucose and blood pressure levels in type 2 diabetes reduce the risk...
High blood pressure at any age may speed cognitive decline
In a new study, researchers found high blood pressure appears to accelerate a decline in cognitive performance in middle-aged and older adults.
The research was...
Common high blood pressure drugs do not increase COVID-19 risk
While the COVID-19 pandemic left the world searching for answers, one healthcare concern is about the use of certain high blood pressure drugs, and...
High blood pressure speeds cognitive decline for middle-aged and older people
High blood pressure accelerates memory loss and other cognitive declines for middle-aged or older adults, even when it only goes up slightly and for...