A common but overlooked cause of high blood pressure
Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have discovered that a hormone called aldosterone plays a bigger role in high blood pressure than previously thought....
Using light to monitor high blood pressure and cancer treatment
Imagine using light to monitor your health instead of invasive or uncomfortable devices. That’s the focus of research by Darren Roblyer, a professor of...
Natural ways to control diabetes and high blood pressure
Diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension) are two of the most common health problems worldwide. They increase the risk of serious conditions like heart...
When to consider medication for high blood pressure
Doctors may need to prescribe medication to patients with slightly elevated blood pressure if lifestyle changes alone do not bring their levels down within...
Even small amounts of this snack can harm your blood pressure, study finds
A new study from Linköping University has revealed that even small amounts of licorice can increase blood pressure, challenging previous assumptions about its safety....
Common blood pressure drug may increase vision loss risk
A new study suggests that a widely used blood pressure medication, known as Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may be linked to an increased risk of glaucoma,...
Losing weight for healthier blood pressure levels
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease....
This drug for headache may may strongly lower blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Copenhagen has uncovered why acetaminophen, a widely used painkiller, can cause a significant drop in blood pressure...
Many people with heart failure have untreated diabetes and high blood pressure
A new study has found that many people with heart failure also have diabetes or high blood pressure, but even when treated, these conditions...
Rare condition caused teen dancer’s heart to stop on stage
Preparing to go on stage, Noelle Hunter was buzzing with nerves.
Hunter, 17 at the time and living in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, had been dancing...