A simple solution to high blood pressure
A group of international health experts is calling for new guidelines on treating high blood pressure. They want doctors to recommend potassium-enriched salt instead...
Common blood pressure drugs may harm the heart more than help
A recent study from Penn State and other research institutions suggests that some of the most commonly used drugs for high blood pressure, known...
Study shows hidden cause of heart disease, high blood pressure
Scientists have discovered that the way blood vessels are shaped at the back of the eye may be linked to high blood pressure and...
These common drugs may raise blood pressure without you knowing
Scientists from Harvard have found that nearly one in five people with high blood pressure may be unknowingly taking medications for other health conditions...
How to choose the right blood pressure medicine
A recent study has found that two common types of medicine used to treat high blood pressure—ACE inhibitors and ARBs—are equally effective. However, ARBs...
These two groups of people more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health issue in the United States, affecting nearly half of all adults. It increases the risk of heart attacks,...
Common blood pressure drugs may increase risk of heart failure
A recent study from Penn State and other institutions has found that some of the most commonly used drugs for high blood pressure—L-type calcium...
This common blood pressure drug may help slow aging
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have found that a widely used blood pressure drug called rilmenidine may help people live longer and stay...
Common blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study has found that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may be linked to an increased risk of sudden...
This common painkiller may raise heart disease risk in high blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that long-term use of paracetamol may increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in...