Hypertension News

Bread has high amounts of salt

According to the CDC, nine of 10 American adults consume too much salt and the leading culprit is not potato chips or popcorn but slices of bread and dinner rolls.

BP test reveals brain problems

Measuring older people's blood pressure as they go about their normal activities throughout the day can also help reveal problems that affect the brain, a small, new study says.

Kiwi may help lower blood pressure

An apple a day won't necessarily keep the doctor away, but three kiwis just might help lower blood pressure levels.

Breastfeeding tied to lower BP risk

Mothers who breastfeed for at least six months may have a somewhat lower risk of developing high blood pressure later on, new research suggests.

Lower blood pressure with soy

The results of a new study suggest consuming soy protein or low-fat milk protein may help to reduce blood pressure.

Poor sleep ups high blood pressure

Men who sleep poorly have an 80% higher chance of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) than men with the highest level of this restorative sleep, research shows.

Hypertension prompts new diagnosis

Taking repeated blood pressure readings over a 24-hour period measurement is the most cost-effective way of identifying patients who need antihypertensive drugs.

High BP may be caused by a virus

High blood pressure could be caused by a common virus, according to a study which has possible implications for millions of people around the world.

Implant for resistant hypertension

For people with high blood pressure that medication can't control, a new implantable device shows promise, researchers report.

Poor, uneducated prone to high BP

People with low incomes and less education are at increased risk for high blood pressure, a new study finds.