Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up—or more than 122 million people—have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association. And ...

Resistant hypertension affects millions in India, where blood pressure remains high despite multiple medications. A new ...

Normal BP is typically less than 120/80 mm Hg. Both high (hypertension) and low (hypotension) pressure can cause health ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - It's known as "the silent killer," a condition that affects nearly half of all adults in the U.S., often with no warning signs. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, ...

Every time you visit a physician, you're sure to get a blood pressure check. Local providers say knowing your numbers and ...

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a heart-healthy eating plan designed to lower high blood pressure ...

High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” affects millions worldwide while quietly inflicting damage on vital organs long before any symptoms appear. This stealthy condition creates a ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Despite guideline recommendations and improved access to care, individuals with hypertension are unlikely to measure their ...

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Scientists have found that beige fat, unlike white fat, may actually help control blood pressure, via a study in mice, which ...