High Blood Pressure

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

Blood pressure drugs can be a heart health concern in women

Beta-Blockers: A Commonly Prescribed Drug Beta-blockers are medicines given to people to help lower their high blood pressure. Many people take them because having high...

Scientists find who is most at risk of high blood pressure

High blood pressure, often referred to as hypertension, is a widespread health issue. In the United States alone, about half of the adult population has...

Prunes can be a natural way to control blood pressure, study finds

High blood pressure, a common health issue, has met a seemingly unlikely ally in the battle against it: prunes. A study from Shifa College of...

Innovative CT scan could help treat high blood pressure

Medical breakthroughs often pave the way for new treatments, and researchers from Queen Mary University of London have recently brought forward an advancement that...

Scientists develop new wearable blood pressure sensor to protect heart health

Blood pressure is a vital sign that helps determine our overall health. It plays a crucial role in forecasting severe health conditions such as...

Common blood pressure medication shows promise increasing longevity

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have found a surprising new use for a common drug. Rilmenidine, which doctors usually prescribe to treat high blood...

Blood pressure cuff size can affect accuracy of readings

The Consequences of Inaccurate Blood Pressure Readings High blood pressure, a major health concern, is linked to several life-threatening conditions like heart disease, stroke, and...

Scientists unlock the secrets of high blood pressure

The High Stakes of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure isn't just a minor health concern. It's a major risk factor for heart disease, and...

Many people receive unnecessary blood pressure treatment in hospitals

Patients admitted to hospitals for non-cardiac reasons might be receiving blood pressure medications that they don't need. According to a recent article led by Flinders...

High blood pressure drugs may protect kidney health for diabetes patients

Diabetes has become increasingly common, with nearly 5 million people in the UK diagnosed. One of the side effects is its impact on kidneys. A...