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 ...

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 ...

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

People with high blood pressure were twice as likely to take their blood pressure medication regularly when offered daily ...

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 ...

People with high blood pressure were twice as likely to take their blood pressure medication regularly when offered daily ...

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 ...

New research found family support helped adults in rural China reduce their blood pressure. Participants in a six-month, family-based program that included regular blood pressure monitoring, the use ...