High Blood Pressure

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

How managing blood pressure can help prevent dementia

Taking care of your blood pressure is not just about protecting your heart—it’s also important for keeping your brain healthy, especially as you get...

Why high blood pressure can increase heart disease risk

Blood pressure is an important sign of your overall health, especially when it comes to your heart. Keeping it at a healthy level is one...

Early menopause may raise risk of dangerous metabolic problems, study finds

Women who go through menopause earlier than usual may face a higher risk of developing a serious health condition called metabolic syndrome, according to...

New blood pressure injection could replace daily pills

High blood pressure affects millions of people across the globe. While daily medication helps many manage this condition, a common issue is simply forgetting to...

Not all blood pressure drugs are the same

Most of us have had our blood pressure checked at the doctor’s office. A band wraps around your arm and gives a reading of...

New way to treat high blood pressure in people with sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects almost 40 million adults in the United States. Many people use CPAP machines to help them...

New triple-action pill offers much better blood pressure treatment

better results than standard treatments. This pill is called GMRx2, and it was tested in Nigeria as part of a study called the VERONICA-Nigeria trial....

Common plastic chemical could harm your heart health

Many people have heard of BPA, a chemical used in plastics and personal care items. It has been the subject of health warnings for...

Urine tests show smoking linked to high blood pressure

A new study from the University of Manitoba has found strong evidence linking tobacco smoking to an increased risk of high blood pressure, also...

Turmeric and vitamin d may help control blood pressure in people with diabetes

A new study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences has found that turmeric and vitamin D might help people with type 2 diabetes manage...