In fact, most people are completely unaware of the dangers associated with high blood pressure, the so-called “silent killer.” Your blood pressure may, at times, go up for a variety of reasons. The ...

Why it is so dangerous, how it is diagnosed and how to help prevent it ...

Scientists have discovered that a part of the brain may be behind high blood pressure. The lateral parafacial region sits in ...

Now, researchers have found that this area also connects to nerves that tighten blood vessels, a mechanism that raises blood ...

High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart attack and stroke, and salt is a major culprit. But what if you ...

Consuming added sugars affects blood vessel health and increases the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). It also affects heart disease and obesity risk.

The American Heart Association and the American the College of Cardiology in 2025 issued guidelines to help reduce hypertension.

Every time you visit a physician, you're sure to get a blood pressure check. Local providers say knowing your numbers and ...

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a vicious and smart adversary. It’s vicious because it greatly increases the odds of heart disease and stroke, some of the leading causes of death in ...