How coffee and green tea affect your risks of high blood pressure and heart...
If you’re a coffee lover but have severe high blood pressure, new research suggests it might be time to reconsider how much coffee you...
Scientists “see” how cholesterol causes heart attacks
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could pave the way for new drugs to lower "bad" cholesterol, also known as LDL cholesterol, and...
Scientists find a better treatment for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It happens when the force of blood pushing against the walls...
Finding the right pill for high blood pressure
Imagine visiting your doctor and being handed a pill to help manage high blood pressure. It sounds simple, right?
Yet, for millions of people, managing...
This blood pressure drug may help prevent epilepsy after stroke
For some stroke survivors, the damage caused by the stroke can lead to epilepsy due to scarring and disrupted electrical activity in the brain.
However,...
Blood pressure fluctuations linked to cognitive decline, study finds
Fluctuating blood pressure in older adults may be connected to declines in memory and thinking skills, according to a new study published in Neurology.
The research...
High blood pressure can increase stroke risk quickly and significantly
New research highlights how delaying or preventing high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can significantly reduce the risk of stroke.
The study, published in...
Blood pressure drugs could strongly impact brain health
Researchers from the University of Minnesota have uncovered an unexpected benefit of blood pressure medications: they can enhance the brain's natural opioid system.
This discovery...
Low-fat dairy is a simple step to better blood pressure
Low-fat dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese are more than just tasty and convenient—they may also play an important role in controlling blood...
How to choose the right drug for high blood pressure
A new study has found that two types of medications used to treat high blood pressure—ACE inhibitors and ARBs—are equally effective for people starting...