Hypertension News
Study Says Even Light Drinking Raises Blood Pressure
- I’m Perfectly Healthy and Still Got High Blood Pressure. Why?
July 12, 2023 — You can develop primary hypertension and high blood pressure even if you exercise regularly, eat clean, and don’t smoke. We share ways to get ahead of a primary hypertension diagnosis, along with tips to keep this “silent” disease in check.
- Dealing With the Physical Impact of Intense Grief
June 23, 2023 — A new study has found that severe grief can cause a significant increase in blood pressure, suggesting that grief can be a risk factor for future heart problems.
- Estrogen-Only Pills for Menopause May Raise Women’s High Blood Pressure Risk
June 5, 2023 — Women who take estrogen-only pills to manage menopause symptoms are more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure, compared to women using estrogen-only patches or creams, according to a new study.
- High-Salt Diet a Danger Even With Normal Blood Pressure
April 10, 2023 — A large study shows eating a diet high in salt is linked to clogged arteries of the heart and neck, raising the risk of heart attack and stroke, even in people with normal blood pressure.
- Very High Blood Pressure? Limit Coffee Consumption, Study Says
December 27, 2022 — People with severe high blood pressure who drank two or more cups of coffee daily had twice the risk of death from heart disease in a Japanese study.
- High Blood Pressure Increases Risk of Severe COVID: Study
November 10, 2022 — Research has already linked high blood pressure with an increased risk of developing a severe case of COVID-19. Now, a new study out of the United Kingdom identifies at what level high blood pressure can help predict a life-threatening case of the virus.
- High Blood Pressure Worsened During Early Pandemic Days
November 2, 2022 — People with high blood pressure saw their levels rise during the first part of the pandemic, as they were less likely to manage their condition, a new report says.
- Pfizer Recalls Another Blood Pressure Medication
April 25, 2022 — Pfizer is recalling five lots of blood pressure medicine Accupril because of elevated levels of a nitrosamine, Nnitroso-quinapril, the company said in a news release posted on the FDA website.