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, ...

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often known as the “silent killer.” This is because it usually does not cause clear symptoms, yet it can slowly damage the body over many years. Many ...

Could two fruits help protect heart health in people with prediabetes? A new study finds avocado and mango may improve overall heart health.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

About 11% of people with Stage 1 hypertension may be able to forgo medication if they don't have any other heart risk factors, according to a new report.

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 ...

The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies ...