High Blood Pressure

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

High blood pressure prevalence very high in Los Angeles County, study finds

A recent report in the November Health E-Stats by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics has revealed...

Scientists find link between blood pressure drugs and skin disease psoriasis

Psoriasis, a persistent inflammatory skin condition, is characterized by red, itchy, and scaly patches, predominantly appearing on knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. This chronic disease,...

A new way to treat high blood pressure: The 80-80-80 target

Hypertension, a widespread issue leading to heart disease and numerous deaths, is under the spotlight in a recent study from the University of Washington...

The benefits of adding a drizzle of olive oil to your diet

The ancient Greeks were on to something when they referred to olive oil as an "elixir of youth and health." Centuries later, research offers...

Low income is linked to high blood pressure, while high income is linked to...

A recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that lower-income status was associated with an increased risk for hypertension compared to other...

This blood pressure number is linked to neurotic personality trait

A new study highlights the significant link between diastolic blood pressure (the lower number in a blood pressure reading) and neurotic personality traits. The research...

Common blood pressure drug is linked to skin cancer, study finds

Recent research from UNSW Sydney has raised concerns about hydrochlorothiazide, a widely prescribed medication for high blood pressure in Australia. The study links the drug...

High blood pressure and high cholesterol can harm younger adults more, study finds

Recent research by the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) suggests that young individuals are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of high cholesterol...

Scientists find heart risks of widely used high blood pressure drug

A recent study conducted by researchers at Penn State and other institutions has raised concerns about the safety of a commonly prescribed class of...

Mediterranean diet linked to lower blood pressure in U.S. adults

A recent study conducted at the University of Maine and other institutions has revealed a significant link between adherence to a Mediterranean diet (Med...