How high blood pressure harms your kidneys and heart
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called a “silent killer” because it usually has no obvious signs or symptoms. Even though...
Common blood pressure drug may be linked to gut problems, study finds
High blood pressure is a health problem that affects millions of people around the world. About one in ten adults lives with this condition.
If...
Adding these minerals to water may help lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health problem all over the world. It raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and early death.
Many people...
Worst foods for high blood pressure you should avoid
High blood pressure is very common in older adults. It can put stress on the heart, harm blood vessels, and increase the risk of...
Blood pressure may naturally drop decade before death, study finds
Most people know that blood pressure tends to rise from childhood through middle age. But what happens after that has been less clear—until now.
A...
This treatment could cure hidden cause of high blood pressure
Feeling tired or stressed is often blamed for high blood pressure, but a hidden condition called primary aldosteronism may be the real reason for...
Why lower blood pressure may help older adults live longer
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health condition that many people have around the world.
If it is not treated the right way,...
Are your meds secretly raising your blood pressure?
Many people around the world live with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
It’s a serious health issue that can lead to heart attacks,...
New MIT patch could restore heart function after a heart attack
MIT scientists have created a new kind of medical patch that could help the heart heal after a heart attack.
The soft, flexible patch delivers...
These people struggle most with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health problem in the United States. Nearly half of all adults have it, according to...