HOUSTON (Reuters) - BP Plc extended for another 24 hours a critical test of its blown-out Gulf of Mexico well that so far has shut off the huge oil leak, the top U.S. official overseeing the spill ...

BP Plc’s Chief Executive Officer Murray Auchincloss faces a critical moment next month when he makes the delayed presentation of a new strategy to investors. The sprawling energy producer has fallen ...

Arm position makes a "huge difference" when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure measurement, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Checking your blood pressure at home?

Researchers built a smartphone app that can check blood pressure by simply recording a short video of someone’s face, then analyzing the blood flow under the skin. High blood pressure can lead to ...

Getting an accurate blood pressure reading is essential for understanding your heart health. However, what you eat (and drink) before your appointment can significantly affect the results — sometimes ...

When it comes to checking blood pressure, even small mistakes can make a big difference. Many people don’t realize that the way they sit, or even where they place their arm, can lead to a falsely high ...

Prevention is key, and adopting a regimen of no smoking, minimal alcohol, a healthy, reduced-salt diet, low stress levels and lots of physical activity remains the best approach. Those who do so ...