A growing body of research suggests that high blood pressure, or hypertension, affects men and women in different ways. Emerging research suggests that women may have an increased risk of heart attack ...

Q: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this mean that ...

Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health. However, when you’re not receiving readings in the presence of a doctor, it ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this ...

The updated guidelines recommend that people keep their systolic blood pressure under a specific number — 130 — to prevent ...

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

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

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A combination of medication and education can help lower blood pressure among low-income black men -- a group at particular risk of heart disease and other complications of ...

Blood pressure fluctuations may seem ordinary, but emerging research reveals a deeper threat to health. Scientists have found troubling connections between variable blood pressure and accelerated ...