High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). A study conducted by Brazilian researchers has shown for the first time that ...

Experts believe that acetaminophen is safe for people with high blood pressure. Acetaminophen is also less likely to cause gastrointestinal problems than NSAIDs. It is safe for women who are ...

"Our findings suggest that early diagnosis and sustained treatment of high blood pressure over time are critical to prevent ...

More than 17 million U.S. adults may be unable to get accurate blood pressure measurements at home from popular ...

Investigators suggest that not following arm support guidelines during blood pressure screening could have a substantial ...

Design wise, the Huawei Watch D2 is one of the lightest and slimmest blood pressure monitors available on the market today.

An inaccurate reading due to poor arm position could lead to misdiagnosis of high blood pressure or unnecessary treatment. As ...

“Knowing that 16.5 million U.S. adults will be under-cuffed—and thus obtain blood pressure measurements that are ...

Researchers say their findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines, which call for firm arm support ...

New research shows that different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. Blood pressure readings taken ...

Recent research has shed light on a crucial factor affecting blood pressure readings: arm position during measurement.

Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small ...