Ethnicity plays a key role in high blood pressure treatment, study finds
New research has shown that the most effective treatment for high blood pressure can depend on a person’s ethnicity.
The results come from the AIM-HY...
Some mental diseases could double heart disease death risk
In the United States, someone dies from heart disease every 34 seconds.
Nearly half of the population suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD),...
Why caring for your heart could lower cancer and dementia risk
Taking care of your heart doesn’t just protect you from heart attacks and strokes—it helps your entire body stay healthier and stronger.
A new study...
Daily yoghurt may help lower high blood pressure, study finds
If you enjoy a scoop of yoghurt in the morning or as a quick snack during the day, here’s some good news: it might...
First reference charts for arterial stiffness in youth
An international research team has created the first set of reference charts to measure blood vessel stiffness in healthy young people.
This important step could...
Why can beetroot juice help lower blood pressure in older people
The blood pressure-lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the...
New drug can treat very tough high blood pressure and kidney disease
A new drug called baxdrostat is showing strong potential in helping people with high blood pressure that is difficult to treat.
In a recent study,...
Raised blood pressure is leading risk factor for death in Australia for 30 years
Raised blood pressure has been the leading risk factor for death in Australia for the past three decades, according to a study published February...
Arm position is the key to accurate blood pressure readings
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that the way your arm is positioned during a blood pressure check can seriously affect...
Quick and natural ways to lower your blood pressure
In a world where high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people, finding effective ways to manage it is crucial.
High blood...