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 ...

For decades, blood pressure has been a static snapshot taken in a clinic, once or twice a year, often under fluorescent lights and leading to patient anxiety. (I have yet to meet someone who is not at ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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A study of 400 adults with high blood pressure found that participants were twice as likely to take their blood pressure ...

RWJBarnabas Health and SciTech Scity launch a pilot using Biobeat’s FDA-cleared cuffless blood pressure patch at Jersey City ...

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 ...