High Blood Pressure

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

Strong differences in safety between two blood pressure drugs

Researchers at Columbia University have finished a large and important study on blood pressure medicine. They followed more than 730,000 people for 17 years,...

Best blood pressure target for older adults

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, happens when blood pushes too hard against the walls of your arteries for a long time. It is...

B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, study finds

A new study suggests that B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, especially for people whose blood pressure stays high even after taking medicine. Researchers...

Hidden hormone may be key to understanding high blood pressure

High blood pressure affects more than 1.5 billion people around the world and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. To prevent and...

Certain blood pressure drugs may increase bleeding risk in heart patients

A new study published in the medical journal JAMA has raised some concerns for people with atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats...

Simple global plan could save millions from high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the biggest causes of heart disease and stroke. These health problems take millions of...

Popular blood pressure drug linked to skin cancer risk

In Australia, high blood pressure is a common health problem. More than one in three adults over the age of 18 live with this...

Foods older people should avoid for lowering high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem in older adults. It happens when the pressure of blood against the walls...

New injection could manage high blood pressure much easier

High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. Right now, most people manage it by taking...

Blood pressure drugs may raise heart failure risk in women

A new study from the University of Bologna has found that a common blood pressure medicine called beta-blockers might increase the risk of heart...