Why pulse pressure matters for your blood pressure
When most people check their blood pressure, they look at two numbers: the top number, called systolic pressure, and the bottom number, called diastolic...
Can you lower blood pressure naturally without drugs?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many adults around the world. It is a serious condition because...
The best blood pressure target for people over 60 might surprise you
As people grow older, especially after turning 60, keeping blood pressure in a healthy range becomes more important than ever.
Blood pressure is the force...
One blood pressure pill may be much safer than the other, 17-year study finds
A new study from Columbia University looked at health data from more than 730,000 people over 17 years. These people were all taking medicine...
This kidney sensor can help control blood pressure
Scientists have made an exciting discovery about how our kidneys help control blood pressure. A new study has identified a special "pressure sensor" inside...
Popular blood pressure drug recalled over contamination risk
A common medicine used to treat high blood pressure is being removed from shelves after tests showed that some batches might be contaminated with...
How the body turns off a hormone that raises blood pressure
Scientists at the University of Virginia have made an important discovery that could lead to better treatments for high blood pressure and kidney disease.
Their...
Why even a little licorice could harm your blood pressure and heart
Many people enjoy the sweet and unique taste of licorice, whether as candy, tea, or a herbal supplement.
But new research from Linköping University in...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may harm heart and kidneys in older people
A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has raised concerns about how high blood pressure is treated in older adults who...
Do common blood pressure drugs hurt your sleep?
Getting enough sleep is very important for staying healthy and feeling happy. But many people struggle with sleep.
In the United States, about one out...