Rare condition caused teen dancer’s heart to stop on stage
Preparing to go on stage, Noelle Hunter was buzzing with nerves.
Hunter, 17 at the time and living in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, had been dancing...
Research shows important cause of heart disease, high blood pressure
Scientists have discovered that the tiny blood vessels in the eye could provide important clues about a person’s risk of high blood pressure and...
Blood pressure drug may help slow aging and extend life
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have discovered that rilmenidine, a common drug used to treat high blood pressure, may also help people live...
High blood pressure drugs may increase risk of inflammatory disease
Scientists have discovered a possible link between medications used to treat high blood pressure and an increased risk of developing psoriasis, a chronic skin...
Common blood pressure drugs may affect kidney health over time
Scientists have discovered that long-term use of common medications for high blood pressure and heart failure could contribute to kidney damage. While these drugs,...
How high blood pressure affects kidney health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it can damage the body over time without obvious symptoms....
Delaying high blood pressure may reduce stroke risk
New research highlights the importance of preventing high blood pressure (hypertension) as a way to lower the risk of stroke. Published in the journal Stroke by...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to heart failure in women
A recent study shows that people who take beta-blockers, but have no prior history of heart disease, face a nearly 5% higher risk of...
How to accurately check blood pressure at home
Keeping track of your blood pressure at home is one of the best ways to monitor your heart health. High blood pressure, or hypertension,...
Delaying high blood pressure onset may reduce stroke risk
New research highlights the importance of preventing high blood pressure (hypertension) as a way to lower the risk of stroke. Published in the journal Stroke by...