High blood pressure in midlife speeds up cognitive decline and is a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment and dementia in later life.

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 ...

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, ...

Hypertension is one of the most prevalent non-transmittable diseases in the world, with 29% of the world's population expected to suffer from the condition by 2025. Despite substantial advances in ...

Here, cardiologists explain the most common causes of high blood pressure, from lifestyle choices to health conditions, plus ...

Postpartum hypertension is high blood pressure that begins after giving birth. Some people develop it due to pregnancy-related conditions like preeclampsia. These conditions affect 10% to 20% of ...

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, ...

It's never too early to start taking care of your heart health. What causes hypertension and high blood pressure in young adults? [iStock] Hypertension and high blood pressure are terms that bring to ...