Tiny organ in the neck may hold the secret to treating high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the biggest health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day,...
One simple pill may help people sleep better and protect heart health
Your heart never gets a break. Every second of the day and night, it keeps pumping blood through your body to carry oxygen and...
These common foods could quietly raise your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in older adults. Many people do not notice any...
Hidden change in blood vessel cells could lead to better heart disease treatments
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world. In the United States alone, coronary artery disease is responsible for...
Common painkiller may be dangerous for people taking blood pressure medicine
High blood pressure is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world.
Millions of people take daily medicine to keep their blood...
Could eating more strawberries help prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study from researchers at Rush University suggests that strawberries may do more than simply taste good.
Scientists found that compounds naturally found in...
Scientists discover early warning changes that may trigger pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is considered one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the world. One reason it is so dangerous is that it is...
The best time to take blood pressure medicine may surprise you
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world.
It affects millions of people and is...
Study finds hidden cause of heart rhythm disorders
Heart rhythm disorders, also called arrhythmias, can be dangerous and sometimes deadly.
These conditions happen when the electrical system that controls the heartbeat stops working...
This simple blood pressure mistake could lead to a wrong diagnosis
Many people trust blood pressure readings as an important sign of their health.
Doctors use these numbers to decide whether a person may have high...