Lower blood pressure target may protect older adults better
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
If not managed properly, it can lead to...
FDA warns: too much black licorice can harm your heart and blood pressure
Black licorice might seem like a harmless sweet treat, but new findings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) show that eating too...
Weekly vigorous exercise may protect brain health in high blood pressure
People with high blood pressure are more likely to experience memory loss and dementia as they age.
But a new study from Wake Forest University...
Home air purifiers may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A new study suggests that using portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers at home can help lower blood pressure in people with higher-than-normal readings...
Common painkillers may harm your blood pressure, heart, and kidney health
Painkillers are widely used to manage both acute and chronic pain, providing much-needed relief for many people.
However, recent research has highlighted potential health risks...
Worst foods for high blood pressure and diabetes
If you have high blood pressure or diabetes—or both—what you eat can make a big difference in how you feel and how well you...
Blood pressure decline begins decade before death
Normally, blood pressure rises from childhood into middle age. But what happens later in life has been less clear.
Researchers from the University of Exeter...
This blood pressure drug may increase suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a potential link between a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication and an increased risk of...
Long-term risk prediction could help guide blood pressure treatment
A new study published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension suggests that long-term risk should be considered when deciding when to start blood...
Popular blood pressure drug has dangerous side effects
A large study lasting 17 years and including more than 730,000 people has revealed some surprising results about two common blood pressure medications—chlorthalidone and...