In the United States, nearly half of adults have high blood pressure. Even simple steps can help get it in check. First step: ...

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One initial treatment is a cardioversion, which involves using a defibrillator to deliver an electric shock to the heart to ...

If you're watching your blood pressure, then think twice before starting your day with a crispy, smoky bacon egg and cheese sandwich. This breakfast sandwich could raise your blood pressure due to its ...

Have you ever wondered why spiders curl up when they die? This occurs when they lose the internalized pressure to push out their limbs.

New research shows that physical pressure from brain tumors or injuries triggers a "self-destruction" program in neurons, leading to irreversible brain damage.

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Here, Dr. Newberry and Dr. Ashar break them down. It’s important to note that there’s not a whole lot of research on treatments for an upset stomach, Dr. Ashar says. Part of the reason for this is, as ...

Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the most common cause of death worldwide. Less than half the people with high blood pressure are aware of their diagnosis, and only ...

Sauna improves blood pressure by causing vasodilation. Acute sauna bathing (30 min) has been shown to reduce arterial stiffness and improve blood flow via nitric oxide release. Nitric oxide is a ...

Q. My blood pressure was always high when it was taken at the beginning of a visit to the doctor. The second reading, at the end of the visit, was usually normal. But I discovered it wasn’t really ...

Despite the availability of effective antihypertensive therapies, global blood pressure control rates remain unacceptably low. Contributing factors, such as low treatment adherence, therapeutic ...