Blood pressure pills might raise vision loss risk, study warns
A new study from the United Kingdom has raised concerns that a common kind of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a higher...
Too much black licorice can cause high blood pressure, especially after 40
Black licorice may seem like a harmless and tasty snack, especially around holidays, but new research from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Oral steroids may raise blood pressure, large study finds
A large new study from the University of Leeds has found that people who take oral steroids for long-term inflammatory diseases are more likely...
High blood pressure can quietly harm your kidneys, even without diabetes
New research from the Medical University of Vienna has revealed something important: high blood pressure can directly damage the kidneys—even in people who don’t...
Common blood pressure drug may help fight inflammation in liver disease
Chronic liver damage is a serious problem that harms the liver over time. It causes scarring, known as fibrosis, which makes it harder for...
Who is more likely to have vision loss in high blood pressure?
A new study has shed light on how vision problems develop in people with a condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), and it offers...
How high blood pressure can harm your eyes
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem. Many people know that it can lead to heart disease, but not everyone...
These food could be the best medicine for high blood pressure
A new study has shown that eating more fruits and vegetables can help lower blood pressure and improve both heart and kidney health.
This is...
Acid reflux may lead to high blood pressure
A new study suggests there may be a connection between acid reflux and high blood pressure.
This discovery could help doctors understand more about how...
Simple blood pressure device helps save mothers and babies in Sierra Leone
A simple device that measures a mother’s blood pressure and pulse is showing promise in improving maternal health care in Sierra Leone, one of...