High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects an estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide, according to the World Heart Federation. hypertension is the number one risk factor for death on a global ...

High blood pressure, often referred to as the silent killer due to its lack of noticeable symptoms, necessitates regular health checks. Also known as hypertension, this condition arises when the ...

In April 2012, while teaching journalism courses at Valparaiso University, I had 22-year-old Ross Blankenship of Schererville as my student intern for the semester. On the weekends, Ross would ...

Dr Amir Khan has revealed five simple lifestyle changes that can help lower blood pressure naturally, as millions of Brits struggle with the condition. According to the British Heart Foundation ...

The connection between how we breathe and our blood pressure represents one of the most accessible yet underutilized natural approaches to cardiovascular health. While medication remains essential ...

Many medications can have blood pressure (BP)–elevating effects, which might negatively impact BP control among people with hypertension. This study examines trends in prescription fills for ...

BEAUFORT — The Beaufort Board of Commissioners has approved the concept map for a new town park to be located at the west end of Ann Street. The property was previously leased to the former ...

Dana Schulz is an experienced editor, writer, and content strategist who is just as likely to be crunching the ...

Blood pressure drugs cut the risk of mental decline and dementia, a landmark study has shown. A huge four-year clinical trial has shown effectively lowering blood pressure to 130/80mmHg reduces ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. High blood pressure earned its reputation as the silent killer by causing heart ...

A Johns Hopkins-led study of nearly 250,000 people found that exclusive e-cigarette use is linked to a higher risk of COPD and possibly high blood pressure in adults aged 30-70, though not to other ...

BRITS with high blood pressure have been urged to check their medicine boxes due to an overdose risk. Almost 23 million people in the UK are thought to have blood pressure, otherwise known as ...