Kids with sleep apnea into teen years could develop high blood pressure
May 21, 2021
Children who don't outgrow obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure as adolescents, a long-term study says.
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Stressful presidential elections may impact heart health
May 20, 2021
Stress related to the 2016 U.S. presidential election may have worsened high blood pressure and increased irregular heart rhythms in people with underlying heart conditions, two studies suggest.
Black people in rural areas more likely than white people to die from diabetes, high blood pressure
May 20, 2021
Racial disparities for deaths from diabetes and high blood pressure improved substantially in urban areas but minimally in rural areas, according to a new study.
5 things to know about blood pressure before it's a problem
May 12, 2021
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can sneak up on you without symptoms, but simple actions can prevent long-term threats to your brain and more.
People with slightly high blood pressure may need medication
Apr 29, 2021
If lifestyle changes don't work after six months, people with blood pressure that is a little too high may need medication to lower it, according to new advice from the American Heart Association.
Higher pulse pressure in smokers may signal cardiovascular disease risk
Apr 27, 2021
Consistent cigarette smoking has a small but significant effect on pulse pressure, especially among Black and white women, according to a new study.
Salt sensitivity may increase risk of high blood pressure
Apr 26, 2021
Salt-sensitive people may have an increased risk of high blood pressure, according to research that points to the need for better genetic testing for sodium sensitivity.
Smartphone-based tool helps detect irregular heartbeat in American Indians
Apr 21, 2021
A mobile screening tool can detect irregular heart rhythms in American Indians, who are at high risk for the condition, known as atrial fibrillation.
How hormone therapy affects blood pressure differently in transgender men, women
Apr 19, 2021
The use of gender-affirming hormone therapy could raise blood pressure in transgender men and lower it in transgender women, new research shows.
The link between structural racism, high blood pressure and Black people's health
Apr 15, 2021
High blood pressure rates among Black adults, especially women, remain disproportionately high, driven by a host of social factors created by years of structural racism, experts say.