New U.S. guidelines for managing high blood pressure have been released that recommend forgoing alcohol, one step further than previous advice to limit drinking, and also highlight research linking ...

The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail on the weekends ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

More than one-third of Georgia adults have been told they have high blood pressure, according to America's Health Rankings. This is important because, if not detected and controlled, it can lead to ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when the force that your blood exerts on the walls of your arteries and veins is higher than normal. Along with medications and lifestyle changes, drinking ...

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology issued their first new set of guidelines to help minimize hypertension since 2017. The new guidelines used by clinicians ...

Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...

A new drug has shown unprecedented promise in lowering blood pressure and preventing the progression of kidney disease for people with hard-to-treat hypertension. The medication, baxdrostat, reduces ...