High blood pressure is often called the silent killer because many people do not experience symptoms until the condition is a ...

Blood pressure afflicts nearly half of U.S. adults and some kinds of it resist current treatment, but research is pointing to ...

What Is High Blood Pressure? The definition of high blood pressure is a systolic pressure, or top number, of 130 or higher, or diastolic pressure of 80 or higher. When blood pressure rises above 120 ...

A large U.S. study reveals that more than a quarter of people with hard-to-treat high blood pressure may have an overlooked hormone problem. Elevated cortisol—often linked to stress—was found in 27% ...

Levels of hypertension in developing countries appear to be similar to those in the United States according to the new American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) definition ...

A cardiovascular dietitian gives the verdict on if this fatty fruit is good for your heart.

A kitchen cure or just another viral health myth? Scientific evidence on cardamom’s role in blood pressure control remains mixed and limited, with studies showing modest or inconsistent effects ...

Andrew J. Rosen wasn’t surprised when he was diagnosed with high blood pressure at 39. Both his parents had taken medication for years, which had effectively controlled the condition that affects ...

Vitamin D supplements are linked to many health benefits, including decreasing the chance of heart disease, supporting immune function, and aiding weight loss. New research suggests that calcium and ...

Find out what the quiet process is that leads to a heart attack. Cardiologist shares what happens inside the arteries ...