High Blood Pressure

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

New target for upper blood pressure number can save older people’s lives

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can lead to serious problems...

Some cholesterol drugs together could save thousands of lives

The largest analysis to date on cholesterol-lowering treatments has found that people with blocked arteries or who are at very high risk of heart...

Let’s cut to the chase: How you prep your food matters

You probably know that what you eat is important for your health. And you might have given some thought to how you cook it,...

Researchers find a better first choice for treating high blood pressure

High blood pressure is a very common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force of blood...

Why the bottom number in blood pressure matters for dementia risk

A recent study has found that the bottom number in a blood pressure reading—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be more important for brain health...

This food may give you healthier waist size, lower blood pressure, better blood sugar

A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains a day may help middle-aged and...

These common drugs may make high blood pressure worse

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the force of blood...

Could a common blood pressure medicine raise risk of vision loss?

A new study from the UK suggests that a widely used blood pressure medicine—Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)—may be linked to a higher risk of...

Can blood pressure medicine affect your bowel health?

High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects about one in every ten people around the world. It increases the risk of...

Keeping blood pressure low may help older adults live healthier lives

High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels stays too high for too...