How a common blood pressure drug may protect diabetic kidneys
Diabetes is a health condition that can bring along many other problems, and kidney disease is one of the most serious.
Around 40% of people...
A common blood pressure pill may bring hidden health risks
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
To manage it, doctors often prescribe medications that help lower...
This drug significantly lowers blood pressure in obese people
A new study published in Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association, has found that the weight-loss drug tirzepatide significantly lowers systolic blood...
High blood pressure can cause early kidney damage, study finds
A new study from the Medical University of Vienna reveals that high blood pressure alone—without the presence of diabetes—can cause structural changes in the...
New blood test could detect heart disease risk more accurately
For nearly 60 years, doctors have used cholesterol tests to figure out who might be at high risk for heart disease.
But now, a large...
Study finds the right pill for high blood pressure treatment
Imagine visiting your doctor and being given a pill to help manage your high blood pressure.
This is a common situation for many people, as...
Why the top blood pressure number matters more
High blood pressure is a common health issue that can lead to serious problems like heart disease or stroke if not treated properly.
For years,...
Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of deadly heart disease
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most frightening medical events that can happen.
It’s when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood, causing a person...
Long-term use of blood pressure drugs may damage kidneys, study confirms
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's...
Air pollution may cause early heart damage, MRI study finds
Long-term exposure to air pollution may quietly harm your heart, even before symptoms appear, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.
Researchers...