New diabetes drug can help lower high blood pressure
A new drug being tested for treating type 2 diabetes, called empagliflozin, has shown it can also help lower blood pressure in people who...
These people should worry about cholesterol and blood pressure, study finds
New research from Spain’s National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) shows that young people are especially at risk from high cholesterol and high blood...
Some common drugs may raise your blood pressure, Harvard study warns
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
If not managed properly, it can lead...
How high blood pressure can damage your kidneys and heart without warning
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent killer.” That’s because it usually doesn’t cause any clear symptoms, but it can slowly...
A better first medicine for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world.
If it’s not treated properly, it...
New PET imaging could predict heart recovery after heart attack
Scientists have discovered a promising new way to predict how well a patient’s heart will recover after a heart attack.
The new method uses an...
Why we need to rethink diabetes and blood pressure care for older adults
For older adults, managing health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure can lead to a better life—fewer complications, more independence, and even a...
How these daily food additives may raise your blood pressure
A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center has found that eating too many foods with phosphate additives—often found in packaged and processed foods—can...
The deadly combination of high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
U.S. adults who have both high blood pressure (hypertension) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) face a much higher risk of dying from any cause,...
Do headaches mean you have high blood pressure?
Many people think that high blood pressure, also called hypertension, causes headaches. But the truth is a bit more complicated.
High blood pressure is often...