Blood pressure afflicts nearly half of U.S. adults and some kinds of it resist current treatment, but research is pointing to ...

Extremely high cortisol levels (Cushing's syndrome) can lead to treatment-resistant high blood pressure. Learn how this ...

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 ...

New research suggests a high-salt diet may trick the immune system into prematurely aging the blood vessels, leading to ...

While salt takes most of the blame for hypertension, the mechanism is more complex than that. Dr London shares another ...

Plant compounds in oregano act as antioxidants within the body to maintain healthy blood pressure in several ways, such as reducing inflammation and relaxing blood vessels.

Green tea contains antioxidants that have been linked to small drops in blood pressure, as well as anti-inflammatory ...

One active woman’s health scare highlights why intensity alone may not be the answer for heart health.