These hidden drugs may be making high blood pressure worse
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health problem. It means your blood is pushing too hard against your blood...
Common painkiller may harm kidneys when combined with blood pressure meds
A recent study from the University of Waterloo has found that people who take certain medications for high blood pressure should be careful when...
Lying-down blood pressure could reveal hidden heart risks
When you visit the doctor, your blood pressure is usually measured while you're sitting. It's a standard part of most check-ups and a key...
Blood pressure drug may help protect kidneys in people with diabetes
A recent study from the University of Bristol has found a promising new way to slow the damage caused by diabetic kidney disease, a...
Red onion skin may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A recent study from the University of Bonn in Germany has found that a natural compound from red onion skin might help lower blood...
Lowering top blood pressure number below 120 may greatly reduce heart risks
A large new study has found that lowering systolic blood pressure—the top number in a blood pressure reading—to below 120 mm Hg can greatly...
Common drugs may be making high blood pressure worse, study finds
Scientists from Harvard have discovered that nearly 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be unknowingly taking medications for other health conditions...
Common blood pressure meds may raise glaucoma risk, study finds
If you take a type of blood pressure medicine called calcium channel blockers (CCBs), a new study suggests you might face a higher risk...
Why taking blood pressure drugs at night may save your life
High blood pressure is often called a “silent killer” because it can quietly damage your heart and blood vessels without any warning signs. If...
Both blood pressure numbers can predict heart disease, stroke
If you’ve ever had your blood pressure checked, you’ve probably heard two numbers—like 120 over 80. For years, doctors mostly focused on the top...