A new analysis of hypertension guidelines suggests some older adults — mostly women — with slightly high blood pressure could safely hold off on medications if they’re in good health.

Higher blood pressure during young adulthood is likely linked to a higher risk of heart disease and kidney disease later in ...

The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies ...

If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing ...

A blood pressure program adopted across the University of California's six academic medical centers has effectively lowered hypertension and prevented serious disease or death for thousands of ...

Year-to-year exposure to elevated blood pressure from age 30 to 40 years was linked to increased risk for heart disease and kidney events among Korean adults, a speaker reported.A study evaluating the ...

I remeasured his blood pressure. It was still 150/90. I asked if he had taken his blood pressure medicines that morning: “No Doc,” he replied. “I only take it on days I’m feeling pressured.” I clearly ...

If you have high blood pressure, you likely know some precautions to take. Lower your salt intake, get good sleep, engage in exercise and take doctor-prescribed medications, which can all work to ...

A brain mechanism may explain why approximately 40% of people with hypertension continue to have high blood pressure despite taking medication. The discovery reveals potential targets for new ...

Cranberry juice is a better choice for reducing the risk of UTIs, while pomegranate juice may be more effective for lowering ...