Screening for both high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat could prevent strokes, experts say
A group of 29 medical experts from around the world says that checking for high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems at the same...
A new injection could change the way we treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people all over the world.
It’s a common health problem, and many people are prescribed...
Why the top blood pressure number is so important
High blood pressure is a health problem that affects millions of people all over the world. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and...
Lying down is the best position for a blood pressure test
Doctors have always checked blood pressure with people sitting down. They place a cuff around your upper arm, pump it up, and then measure...
Scientists find way to help heart heal itself after a heart attack
Scientists at Mount Sinai have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way we treat heart disease.
They found that a gene called Cyclin...
How to prevent early death in high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than one-third of adults around the world. It is one of the main causes of...
New drug can lead to a 15-point reduction in systolic high blood pressure
Scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a new drug that could help people who have high blood...
Old blood vessels may defend against high blood pressure
Scientists from Lund University in Sweden have made a surprising discovery about how aging blood vessels respond to stress.
By simulating aging in mice, they...
High blood pressure is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease
Nearly half of adults in the United States—about 108 million people—have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
This condition can silently damage your body...
Eating more fiber may help lower high blood pressure
A team of scientists from Monash University has found that what we eat—and how our gut responds to it—plays a key role in controlling...