High Blood Pressure

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

How potato cooking methods affect your blood pressure

Recent research from Imperial College London has taken a closer look at the relationship between potato consumption and health risks, particularly focusing on blood...

High blood pressure is big challenge for young men and older women

A study from Rutgers University has uncovered significant differences in blood pressure control among men and women across various age groups. With nearly half of...

Widely used blood pressure drugs may harm your sleep, study finds

Beta-blockers, commonly prescribed for various heart conditions, are not significantly linked to depression but may affect sleep patterns, as revealed by a study from...

Low-salt diet strongly reduce high blood pressure, study finds

Recent findings presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 demonstrate that a significant reduction in daily sodium intake can notably lower systolic...

Blood pressure may decrease over 10 years before end of life, study finds

Researchers from the University of Exeter conducted a comprehensive study analyzing the blood pressure trends in elderly individuals. By examining the medical records of 46,634...

High blood pressure prevalence very high in Los Angeles County, study finds

A recent report in the November Health E-Stats by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics has revealed...

Scientists find link between blood pressure drugs and skin disease psoriasis

Psoriasis, a persistent inflammatory skin condition, is characterized by red, itchy, and scaly patches, predominantly appearing on knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. This chronic disease,...

A new way to treat high blood pressure: The 80-80-80 target

Hypertension, a widespread issue leading to heart disease and numerous deaths, is under the spotlight in a recent study from the University of Washington...

The benefits of adding a drizzle of olive oil to your diet

The ancient Greeks were on to something when they referred to olive oil as an "elixir of youth and health." Centuries later, research offers...

Low income is linked to high blood pressure, while high income is linked to...

A recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that lower-income status was associated with an increased risk for hypertension compared to other...