A common blood pressure drug with hidden health risks
A recent study by researchers at Columbia University has brought fresh attention to a common medication used to treat high blood pressure: chlorthalidone.
This drug...
The hidden link between chronic pain and high blood pressure
When people talk about chronic pain, they often focus on the pain itself—how to stop it, ease it, or just get through the day....
One shot every six months can effectively control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It often has no symptoms, but if...
Natural supplements that may help lower blood pressure
In today’s busy and often stressful world, more and more people are dealing with high blood pressure. Managing it has become more important than...
Some blood pressure drugs may raise the risk of memory loss
A recent study from the University of California, San Diego has found that certain widely used medications may increase the risk of memory and...
Take your blood pressure pills at night may help you live longer
A group of scientists from the University of Vigo and other research centers has found a simple way to help people with high blood...
Why painkillers and blood pressure drugs may be a risky mix for kidney health
Scientists at the University of Waterloo have found a possible danger when people take certain common drugs together. The problem happens when someone is...
Some blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk, study finds
A recent study from St. Michael’s Hospital in Canada has found a possible connection between a common type of blood pressure medicine and a...
What causes heart disease besides high cholesterol
When most people think of heart disease, they think of high cholesterol. And while cholesterol is an important piece of the puzzle, it's far...
Heart failure vs. heart attack: What’s the difference?
Many people think heart failure and heart attack are the same thing, but they are actually two very different heart conditions.
Both are serious and...