Learn how zinc affects blood vessel function, what research shows about zinc supplements and blood pressure, and who may or may not benefit.

Blood pressure readings are useful only when measured correctly, making proper monitoring vital for managing hypertension.

Despite guideline recommendations and improved access to care, individuals with hypertension are unlikely to measure their ...

Despite guideline recommendations and improved access to care, individuals with hypertension are unlikely to measure their ...

A number of studies have shown that beets can lower blood pressure. How effective they are can vary with how they are ...

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 ...

“OK, now they’ve got my attention!” I thought when Apple finally announced its long-rumored hypertension tool alongside the Watch Series 11. I’m at risk for hypertension, also known as high blood ...

More than 70 percent of U.S. adults ages 60 and older have high blood pressure. If you’re among them—or at risk for hypertension—you’ll want to know what new guidelines from the American Heart ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a nationwide recall of thousands of bottles of blood-pressure medication last week after discovering cross-contamination with another drug. Federal ...

If you have been to see a healthcare provider recently, you are familiar with the ritual of blood pressure measurement. Before you can talk with the professional you came to consult, the office will ...

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 ...