HOUSTON — Health experts are emphasizing the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring as a crucial step in preventive healthcare. While most people are accustomed to having their blood pressure ...

You probably know that high blood pressure (aka hypertension) is a top risk factor for some of the most common and deadliest medical emergencies, including heart attacks and strokes. Consistently high ...

NON-DIABETIC PATIENTS. WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, KEEPING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IN CHECK MAY BENEFIT YOU IN THE LONG RUN BY CUTTING YOUR RISK OF DEVELOPING DEMENTIA. NEARLY HALF OF AMERICAN ...

Almost half of all people in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Only many don’t know it yet. “Hypertension is a huge public health problem in the United States and worldwide,” said Dr. Maria Delgado, ...

Keelan’s was one of four local shops participating in free blood pressure screenings. The screenings are spearheaded by ...

From smartphone apps to watches, there is an increasing number of ways you can check your blood pressure, but some doctors are not ready to endorse them. “They haven’t really been tested appropriately ...

If your doctor has diagnosed you with high blood pressure, what should you know? Tom Miller, MD, explains why hypertension is often called the "silent killer." Learn how high blood pressure is ...

A 65-year-old man attended a blood pressure (BP) clinic at a U.K. dental center and was later hospitalized for potentially lifesaving treatment for heart failure. The case report was published in the ...

Have you been told that you have, or are at risk for, hypertension, aka high blood pressure? You're not alone: Nearly half of Americans are considered to have high blood pressure. Your doctor may ...