Beetroot juice could lower blood pressure in just 2 weeks, study finds
Drinking beetroot juice might help older adults lower their blood pressure—and researchers now believe this effect could be thanks to changes in the bacteria...
New tool can predict how well blood pressure drugs will work
Doctors now have a powerful new tool that could make it easier to treat high blood pressure.
A new Blood Pressure Treatment Efficacy Calculator, based...
People can get accurate blood pressure readings from the ankle
Getting an accurate blood pressure reading is an important part of staying healthy. High blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease, stroke,...
Many common drugs may worsen high blood pressure
Scientists from Harvard have discovered something surprising: almost 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be taking other medications that unknowingly make...
Screening for both high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat could prevent strokes, experts say
A group of 29 medical experts from around the world says that checking for high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems at the same...
A new injection could change the way we treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people all over the world.
It’s a common health problem, and many people are prescribed...
Why the top blood pressure number is so important
High blood pressure is a health problem that affects millions of people all over the world. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and...
Lying down is the best position for a blood pressure test
Doctors have always checked blood pressure with people sitting down. They place a cuff around your upper arm, pump it up, and then measure...
Scientists find way to help heart heal itself after a heart attack
Scientists at Mount Sinai have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change the way we treat heart disease.
They found that a gene called Cyclin...
How to prevent early death in high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than one-third of adults around the world. It is one of the main causes of...