Hypertension - a condition where blood pressure is consistently higher than normal - is poorly managed in South Africa. Remarkable findings from a study in rural KwaZulu-Natal suggest a compelling ...

Ireland has a serious problem with high blood pressure. Our rates are among the highest in the world, and we have a poor ...

Low blood pressure, or hypotension, can be dangerous as it impairs oxygen delivery to vital organs. When mean arterial ...

The Healthy Family Program was conducted in 80 villages throughout rural China, with approximately 30-50 families in each ...

The good news is that high blood pressure can often be prevented or managed. Eating less salt, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy weight, drinking less alcohol, and not smoking can all help. If ...

In 2017, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology updated the guidelines for high blood pressure ...

The rate of children and adolescents experiencing high blood pressure worldwide nearly doubled between 2000 and 2020, ...

Childhood hypertension has nearly doubled globally in two decades, affecting 114 million under-19s. Obesity, poor diet, and ...

A new blood pressure calculator built on extensive clinical trial data helps doctors accurately estimate how much each medication will reduce blood pressure. The tool simplifies complex treatment ...

Keeping your heart healthy and controlling high blood pressure means watching your salt. Scientific studies show limiting ...