Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure — a condition called hypertension. Hypertension is the leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. But it gets worse: Hypertension also ...

The NHS has issued a cautionary note on its website for those taking a common medication for high blood pressure. Also known as hypertension, this medical condition affects approximately one in three ...

Apple today announced that its Hypertension Notifications feature on select Apple Watch models is available in Canada, Singapore, and Bahrain starting today. The feature is available on Apple Watch ...

A new pill called baxdrostat may offer hope for people whose blood pressure stays high even after taking standard medications. In a recent study, the drug lowered blood pressure and also seemed to ...

Resistant Hypertension: High blood pressure is a silent epidemic which impacts nearly 1 in 3 adults. Thus, detecting hypertension early is crucial. What happens when blood pressure remains high ...

Have diabetes? You are twice as likely to have high blood pressure. A cardiologist shares 15 lifestyle tips to lower blood pressure and protect your heart. If you are living with diabetes, managing ...

Tobacco smoking is associated with an increased risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), a new UM study has found, and testing patients' urine can help to verify their smoking status and assess ...

Strength training is beneficial with managed blood pressure, but heavy weights should be avoided if severe hypertension exists, says a cardiologist. Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of a ...

Apple will soon launch a new smartwatch feature it says can help detect high blood pressure – but cardiologists are urging people to be cautious when interpreting the results. Once the update is ...

"Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a major cause of premature death worldwide," according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to WHO data shared in 2023, "An estimated 1.28 billion ...

Apple has announced a package of health features alongside the launch of the new Apple Watch Series 11, including an alert that the wearer may have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

Apple Watch's Hypertension Notifications feature monitors heart rate data over 30 days to detect potential high blood pressure. It alerts users to possible hypertension, encouraging them to consult ...