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A new study has raised concerns about a commonly used blood pressure medication called Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs). These ...

A recent discovery has sparked concern in the medical field, revealing a troubling link between nifedipine, a widely-used ...

John's wort. These supplements can raise blood pressure either by directly affecting the cardiovascular system or by interfering with blood pressure medications. Some vitamins, like vitamin D and the ...

There are many hypertension risk factors. Some, we have control over, others we have no say in. Risk factors we have some ...

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In this study, published in the journal Hypertension, the team looked at the biological processes involved when renin is ...

High blood pressure does not usually cause any symptoms. But the only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to get your blood pressure checked. At what point might I need medication? A ...

Higher magnesium intake can help increase bone density, decreasing the risk of osteoporosis (reduced ... at lowering blood pressure in people with uncontrolled high blood pressure who were also taking ...

Legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, and beans are high in fibre and potassium, which can help to decrease high blood pressure ...

If NSAIDs primarily cause a rise in blood pressure due to sodium retention, it would seem appropriate that calcium channel blocking drugs and/or diuretics should be a critical part of such ...

Maternal mortality is on the rise in the U.S and a leading cause is pregnancy-induced hypertension, or high blood pressure.