High Blood Pressure

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

Beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure, study finds

Scientists from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences have found that drinking beetroot juice may help reduce blood pressure. Their findings, published in Advances in...

Foods that can help naturally lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it rarely causes noticeable symptoms until serious damage has already...

Flavonoid-rich foods could help reduce death risk in heart disease

Scientists from Kyung Hee University in South Korea have found that eating foods high in flavonoids may help reduce the risk of death from...

A common water pill may be the safer first choice for high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often...

Scientists find deep causes of persistent high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a health problem that affects many people in the United States and around the world. It means the...

What you need to know about white coat hypertension

White coat hypertension is a condition where your blood pressure goes up when it’s measured at a doctor’s office or medical clinic but is...

Some older people may safely take fewer blood pressure drugs

A new study from the University of Oxford has found that some older people might not need to take as many medications to control...

6 best breads for people with heart disease

Heart disease is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most significant risk factors for heart disease is a diet...

3 grams of omega-3s a day keep high blood pressure at bay

In a study from Macau University of Science and Technology, scientists found about 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or...

Most people with high blood pressure don’t use this surprisingly simple fix

Salt substitutes could be a simple and low-cost way to help people lower their blood pressure, but very few people in the United States...