High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). A ...

People who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure may want to check again. That’s because many commonly used arm positions for blood pressure checks can lead to inaccurately high readings, ...

A clinical trial found blood pressure readings were higher with the arm on the lap or along the side, compared with supported at heart height.

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil and published in the journal ...

The findings could open the door to better ways to treat high blood pressure. University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how certain cells have the amazing ability to ...

Other populations may be at higher risk of potentially dangerous conditions involving high blood pressure and may benefit from more home monitoring. Branch advised anyone planning a pregnancy to ...

A new study in rats shows that lactate, a substance found in the muscles, initiates a cascade of actions in the muscles that ...

What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when your blood puts too much force on your blood vessels. Over time, the high pressure can cause other health problems.

Not anymore. In late 2021, the NHS distributed free blood pressure monitors to 220,000 people diagnosed with uncontrolled high blood pressure. The NHS is, however, offering blood pressure monitor ...

Young adults must prioritize staying active to reduce their risk of developing hypertension, a condition that can lead to ...