High Blood Pressure

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

Taking steroids for chronic illness may raise your blood pressure

A new study from the University of Leeds has found that people who take oral steroids for chronic inflammatory diseases may be at a...

New drug advances in treating high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is a major reason why many...

New drug can effectively reduce hard-to-treat high blood pressure

A new drug being tested by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine could offer hope for people with high...

Stronger blood pressure treatment may help older adults avoid stroke

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a silent but serious health issue. Even though it often doesn’t cause obvious symptoms, it can lead to...

How often should you check blood pressure at home

Checking your blood pressure at home is a key part of taking care of high blood pressure, also called hypertension. High blood pressure affects millions...

Blood pressure medicine linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest is a very serious health emergency. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly, cutting off blood flow to the...

New injectable therapy could protect the heart after a heart attack

Scientists from Northwestern University and the University of California San Diego have created a powerful new injectable treatment that could prevent heart failure after...

What to drink (and avoid) to help lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem. If not managed properly, it can lead to serious issues like heart disease,...

This oral blood pressure drug could slow agingThis juice combo may strongly benefit blood...

A new study from scientists at King’s College London has found that drinking grapefruit juice could make the blood pressure-lowering effects of beetroot juice...

Bottom blood pressure number may predict dementia and stroke risk

Scientists at the University of Miami have found an important clue about how blood pressure might affect brain health. Their new research shows that...