From an evolutionary standpoint, stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline are released into the blood to help us escape ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. According to statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Hypertension is a very common condition, affecting about half of all adults in the U.S. But it doesn’t always have symptoms, so about one in three people don’t know they have it. Hypertension develops ...

More young Indians are developing high blood pressure, and a hidden hormone disorder may be to blame. Dr Sweta Budyal of Fortis Hospital explains how Primary Aldosteronism causes early hypertension ...

Hypertension, a silent killer affecting millions, poses significant risks for cardiovascular disease, kidneys and stroke.

Medically reviewed by Angela Ryan Lee, MD High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is too high over time. High blood pressure is usually ...

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition in which the blood force against the body’s blood vessels is consistently too high. Think of it like too much pressure in a garden hose.

Hypertension, often called the silent killer, damages vital organs like the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. It can cause stroke, heart failure, and blindness. Prevention through reduced salt intake, ...

Scientists in the UK have discovered a gene variant that causes a common type of high blood pressure – and most importantly, found a cure. A simple surgical procedure saw patients with previously ...

Some studies suggest that creatine supplements may reduce blood pressure, but the evidence is weak. Learn the benefits and risks if you have hypertension.

A research team has investigated structural changes in kidneys of patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The results show that high blood pressure can lead to abnormalities in the podocytes, ...