New research suggests that a drug commonly used to treat hypertension is not dangerous, despite the concerns of some clinicians and researchers about potential health risks. The new study, led by ...

Three combination therapies for hypertension are equally effective in reducing blood pressure, according to a new global study conducted in India, where this significant health burden affects nearly ...

The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been shown to slow down aging in worms, an effect that in humans could hypothetically help us live longer and keep us healthier in our latter years. Previous ...

Alpha-blockers and Alpha-2 agonists are not recommended as first-choice treatment for high blood pressure. Beta-blockers can worsen asthma symptoms and other lung conditions. Vasodilators and loop ...

He was in good shape, but relying on energy drinks changed things. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Quitting an energy drink habit helped a man lower his blood pressure when medicine ...

Patients with pre-existing high blood pressure are more likely to be susceptible to heart damage caused by anthracyclines, the most widely used chemotherapy drugs for cancer treatment for more than 30 ...

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

Quitting an energy drink habit helped a man lower his blood pressure when medicine could not. He was drinking eight energy drinks a day, far exceeding the recommended caffeine limit. After quitting ...