When patients are diagnosed with hypertension – as nearly half of American adults have been – they are often advised to buy a blood pressure monitoring device to use at home. Daily home readings paint ...

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 ...

When it comes to taking your blood pressure at home, smart devices with lots of bells and whistles are no better than old-school monitors, which happen to cost much less. This is the main finding of a ...

The new guidelines encourage patients to reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption entirely, compared with the old guidelines.

Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels is vital for overall well-being and longevity. Blood pressure, the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of arteries, is a key indicator of ...

Blood pressure monitoring technology has come a long way in the century since the first inflatable cuff was introduced. Newer models offer digital readings and smartphone connectivity and have even ...

In the grand orchestra of the human body, the kidneys stand as silent guardians, diligently performing the crucial task of maintaining our internal balance. Among the various factors influencing their ...

When heart attacks strike, they rarely come without warning. The human body whispers before it screams, and modern medicine is learning how to listen. While cholesterol and blood pressure numbers are ...

High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—and Type 2 diabetes are two of the most common medical conditions in the U.S. Unfortunately, they often occur together. Some research has found that 85% ...

When patients are diagnosed with hypertension – as nearly half of American adults have been – they are often advised to buy a blood pressure monitoring device to use at home. Daily home readings paint ...