High Blood Pressure

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

The power of potassium in controlling blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health issue that raises the risk of heart disease and stroke. Many people know that...

Foods older people with high blood pressure should avoid

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue for older adults. It raises the risk of serious problems like heart disease, strokes,...

Common drugs may be making high blood pressure worse

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the...

High diastolic blood pressure may harm your mood health

Most people know that high blood pressure can lead to heart disease, but new research shows it might also affect your personality. A study published...

B vitamins may help lower blood pressure, study finds

A new study suggests that B vitamins might help lower blood pressure, especially for people whose blood pressure doesn’t go down with regular medicine. The...

Where you live could affect how long you live with heart failure, study finds

A new study has found that people with heart failure living in the most deprived areas are likely to die more than six months...

Why high blood pressure in pregnancy may make breastfeeding harder

High blood pressure during pregnancy—also known as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP)—is a serious health issue that affects about 1 in 6 pregnancies in...

A safer drug for treating high blood pressure

A new study from Columbia University suggests that one of the most common drugs used to treat high blood pressure—ACE inhibitors—might not be the...

Fasting may help lower high blood pressure naturally

high blood pressure by breaking harmful cycles in the body’s metabolism. It’s well known that eating too much salt can raise blood pressure. But cutting...

Potassium-enriched salt can lower blood pressure effectively

For years, health experts have warned about the dangers of eating too much salt. Too much sodium raises blood pressure, increasing the risk of...