Hypertension drug does not pose health risks, study finds
By
John Roszkowski
Oct 13, 2023
New research suggests that a drug commonly used to treat hypertension is not dangerous, despite the concerns of some clinicians and researchers about potential health risks.
Study: Isometric exercises may be optimal for lowering high BP
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 16, 2023
Isometric exercises — tightening muscles without moving nearby joints, such as in a plank move — are effective for lowering high blood pressure. Even more, the findings could lay the groundwork for...
As hypertension-related deaths climb, researchers call for action
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
Hypertension mortality rates have risen by 72% in rural settings and 20% in urban areas, according to findings from 10 million death records.