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1 in 7 kids in US may have blood pressure that's higher than normal
Sep 5, 2024
Preliminary new research estimates about 14% of children and teens in the U.S. have either elevated or high blood pressure.
Sep 5, 2024
Preliminary new research estimates about 14% of children and teens in the U.S. have either elevated or high blood pressure.
Jul 15, 2024
A person's short- and long-term risk for cardiovascular disease could be considered when deciding how to treat stage 1 high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Jun 25, 2024
Getting an accurate blood pressure reading can be tricky if proper procedures aren't followed. Here's why experts say the guidelines matter.
Dec 6, 2023
If one person in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other may be more likely to also have the condition, new research suggests.
Nov 9, 2023
Measuring blood pressure while seated on an exam table and not in a chair with feet on the floor may result in misclassifying people with hypertension, new research suggests.
Oct 23, 2023
A new study is reinforcing scientists' suspicions of a link between orthostatic hypotension and dementia.
Sep 8, 2023
Supine blood pressure readings could spot heart problems missed by readings taken while seated, preliminary research suggests.
Sep 7, 2023
Blood pressure control was higher among Spanish-speaking users of a bilingual blood pressure monitoring app, a preliminary study suggests.
Jul 31, 2023
Routinely drinking alcohol – in any amount – affects blood pressure as you age, according to a new analysis.
Apr 26, 2023
People who feel they are discriminated against at work may face a substantially higher risk of developing high blood pressure, new research shows.