Long-rerm use of this painkiller increases risks of heart disease, high blood pressure
Paracetamol is often seen as a safer alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for managing pain, particularly for people concerned about the cardiovascular risks...
Can eating potatoes harm your blood pressure?
Past research has hinted at a connection between eating more potatoes and increased risks of high blood pressure and obesity. However, these studies often...
Balancing diabetes and blood pressure for better health
Diabetes and high blood pressure often go hand in hand, and together, they can significantly increase the risk of serious health problems like heart...
Lowering this blood pressure number can prevent heart disease in type 2 diabetes
A new study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024 reveals that intensive treatment to lower systolic blood pressure significantly reduces the...
Two widely used blood pressure medications: Which is safer?
For nearly two decades, researchers at Columbia University followed the health outcomes of more than 730,000 people being treated for high blood pressure. Their...
This common blood pressure drug is linked to sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition where the heart stops working properly, cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs.
This...
This blood pressure drug may have serious side effects
A recent study from Columbia University has raised concerns about chlorthalidone, a commonly prescribed diuretic for lowering blood pressure. The study found that while...
Common alcohol treatment can help reduce high blood pressure
A recent study by Kaiser Permanente highlights how a short-term strategy called a brief intervention (BI) can help adults with high blood pressure improve...
Blood pressure drugs linked to increased risk of eye disease
A recent study has found a possible connection between a common type of blood pressure medication, called calcium channel blockers (CCBs), and a higher...
New drug strongly reduces bleeding risks in heart rhythm disorders
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart condition that affects about one in three people at some point in their lives.
It increases the risk...