High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. The only sure way to tell that you have it is to measure it with a device called a sphygmomanometer. It has a gauge and a rubber cuff that's placed ...

Scientists say that arm position can make a difference during blood pressure readings. A recent trial at Johns Hopkins found ...

If you have high blood pressure, getting regular exercise is important -- and your Apple Watch makes it easy to check it.

Researchers have shown, for the first time, that speckle contrast optical spectroscopy (SCOS) can be used for cuffless blood ...

Studies show walking is an easy and effective way to prevent and manage blood pressure, and can reduce your risk of ...

The test checks for primary aldosteronism, a condition that affects up to 30% of people with high blood pressure, researchers said. Getting rid of this inaccurate test could “improve diagnostic ...

Entering your 30s signals subtle bodily changes, increasing the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.

A Johns Hopkins study reveals slight arm-position changes during blood pressure tests can falsely elevate readings.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, on the other hand, is problematic. It happens when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels is too high.

Research has shown that people with long-term, uncontrolled high blood pressure are much more likely to develop chronic kidney disease (CKD). According to the National Kidney Foundation, about 1 in 4 ...