High Blood Pressure

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

Can blood pressure drugs trigger skin disease?

Psoriasis is a common skin disease that causes red, itchy, and flaky patches on the skin. It often shows up on the knees, elbows,...

Do common blood pressure drugs affect your sleep?

Sleep is one of the most basic needs for human health. Without enough sleep, people often feel exhausted, moody, and less able to focus. Over...

How a blood pressure drug might help protect diabetic kidneys

Living with diabetes can be tough, especially because it often brings along other health problems. One major concern is kidney disease. In the United Kingdom,...

A new injection can lower blood pressure for half a year

High blood pressure is a common health problem for millions of people. Right now, the most common treatment is taking daily medication. But many people...

The risk of a common blood pressure drug you need to know

Doctors often prescribe a medication called chlorthalidone to help people manage high blood pressure. But new research has found that this commonly used drug might...

New experimental pill lowers stubborn high blood pressure

A new drug has shown impressive results in lowering blood pressure in people whose condition has remained dangerously high despite taking multiple existing medications. The...

Weight loss injections slash risk of heart failure by over 40%

Medications originally designed to treat obesity and diabetes may also dramatically cut the risk of serious heart problems. A new study led by researchers at...

Food packaging chemicals may raise pregnancy blood pressure, study warns

Pregnancy is a delicate period when the body is more vulnerable to outside influences, including chemicals found in food, packaging, and personal care products. These...

Hidden bacteria in arteries may trigger heart attacks, study finds

Heart attacks, long thought to be caused mainly by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, may actually have an infectious trigger. A groundbreaking new study from...

Why taking blood pressure drugs at night could save your life

A new study has found that simply changing the time of day you take your blood pressure medicine could have a big impact on...