New research shows that different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. Blood pressure readings taken ...

“One of my hopes is that this will help inform patients as to how to do this on their own and also to tell their health care ...

A Calgary woman is trying to help identify warning signs of a life-threatening pregnancy complication, with the hope other ...

How common is high blood pressure? High blood pressure is a big problem in both men and women. About 1 in every 2 adult Americans have high blood pressure. Many more are at a risk of it.

Blood pressure readings are a key to evaluating your risk of cardiovascular disease. But a new study finds that even small missteps in how they are taken can significantly skew the results.

Numerous studies have shown that exercise lowers blood pressure, but the new work suggests that "maintaining physical ...

Daily sodium intake above 2,300 milligrams per day is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This article has suggestions ...

Mercy Medical Center's Dr. Ernestine Wright talks to Jenyne about some of the reasons women might experience high blood pressure, and some of the recommendations to prevent more serious health ...

Blood pressure is one of the simplest health metrics to keep track of, and it can tell you a world about your cardiovascular health and risk of heart attack or stroke. The good news? You don't ...

Sudden high blood pressure can occur for a range of reasons. These can include high levels of stress, using certain medications, or underlying medical conditions. It is natural for a person’s ...

Pregnancy-induced hypertension is essentially developing high blood pressure during pregnancy and according to KFF Health News, more pregnant people are being diagnosed with dangerously high blood ...

The Office of Minority Health says in 2023 in the U.S., Hispanic adults were 50% less likely to have heart disease than ...