Q: I was surprised to learn that two of my friends (we are in our mid-40s) take their blood pressure every day. They both say ...

Sanjay Bhojraj, a cardiologist who has spent 20 years treating heart attacks, shares evening habits that influence heart health. Here are the routines that can improve blood pressure, glucose control, ...

New research shows belly fat may raise heart failure risk more than body weight. Waist size and inflammation matter more than you think.

People between ages 20 and 40 should be taking steps now to prevent heart attacks and strokes, according to new recommendations from the American Heart Association.

Could hyperbaric oxygen treat PTSD, depression, and anxiety? New evidence suggests that this treatment may rewire the brain—and the results are hard to ignore.

If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing ...

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Doctors also call it hypertension. It happens when the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries stays too ...

A new analysis of hypertension guidelines suggests some older adults — mostly women — with slightly high blood pressure could safely hold off on medications if they’re in good health.

A brain mechanism may explain why approximately 40% of people with hypertension continue to have high blood pressure despite taking medication. The discovery reveals potential targets for new ...

Scientists have discovered a group of brainstem cells that help keep blood pressure stable as the body moves through daily activities.

A newly identified brainstem mechanism linking breathing and blood pressure may help explain certain forms of hypertension and point toward new treatment strategies targeting oxygen-sensing cells in ...