Why it is so dangerous, how it is diagnosed and how to help prevent it High blood pressure was long considered a health problem of middle age, but rates are increasing in children and adolescents, ...

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology in 2025 issued their first new set of guidelines to help minimize hypertension since 2017 and it might be bad news for those ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

Many might assume that over-the-counter (OTC) medications are generally safer than stronger prescription drugs, but research shows they can still present risks for some. "This is because they reduce ...

Most doctors will recommend lifestyle changes and natural ways to lower blood pressure for patients with elevated blood pressure, or mild to moderate hypertension (Stage 1 or Stage 2). If that does ...

Angela Ryan Lee, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiology and internal medicine physician. She also holds board certifications from the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the National Board ...