Red and processed meat linked to higher risk of heart disease
Red meat, which appears red when raw and turns dark when cooked, includes foods such as beef, pork, lamb, veal, venison, and goat.
Processed meats,...
Black licorice could trigger dangerous high blood pressure, study warns
Scientists from the University of Rochester have reported that eating too much black licorice can lead to dangerously high blood pressure and serious disturbances...
This extra virgin olive oil may help lower blood pressure in healthy adults
Scientists from La Trobe University have found that high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil may help reduce blood pressure in healthy adults.
The study, led by...
Best and worst foods for your blood pressure health
Blood pressure is a vital indicator of overall health.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease.
But...
A 10-minute scan can find real cause of tough high blood pressure
Millions of people around the world live with high blood pressure, and treating it effectively can sometimes be tricky.
But scientists at University College London...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm bowel health, study finds
High blood pressure is a common health problem around the world. About one out of every ten adults has it.
If it’s not treated, it...
A common blood pressure pill might help you live longer
Rilmenidine is a medicine that many doctors prescribe to help lower high blood pressure. But new research shows this drug may have a surprising...
Could common blood pressure drugs raise vision loss risk?
A new study suggests that people taking a common type of blood pressure medicine, called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may have a higher risk...
How low should your blood pressure be after 60?
High blood pressure is a common issue for many older adults. But there’s often confusion about what the ideal blood pressure level should be....
How plant-based diets lower heart failure risk
Heart failure is a serious condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should. This can make everyday activities very tiring...