High Blood Pressure

Health January 7

Popular intermittent fasting diets may not deliver the health benefits many expect

New study suggests intermittent fasting may not deliver promised health benefits beyond weight loss, challenging beliefs about time-restricted eating.

Health January 6

Common pain relievers may raise heart disease and stroke risk, doctors warn

Common OTC painkillers like ibuprofen may increase heart attack and stroke risk. Learn which medications pose the greatest cardiovascular danger.

Health December 16

Holiday heart attacks rise as doctors share hidden triggers, prevention tips

"Holiday heart syndrome" causes a spike in heart attacks during Christmas. Cardiologists share how stress, alcohol and overeating can trigger heart rhythms, and offer prevention tips.

Health December 12

Man’s extreme energy drink habit leads to concerning medical discovery, doctors say

A U.K. man suffered a stroke after drinking eight energy drinks daily, doctors reported. High caffeine intake has been linked to dangerous blood pressure spikes and health risks.

Health December 4

Simple nightly habit linked to healthier blood pressure, study suggests

New research reveals that a consistent bedtime can lower blood pressure without sleeping longer. Simple sleep timing changes may reduce cardiovascular risk, experts say.

Health November 17

Fast-growing cancer could be slowed by common blood pressure drug, research shows

Scientists accidentally discovered how an old blood pressure drug hydralazine could fight aggressive brain cancer by targeting cellular oxygen sensors.

Health November 12

Common vitamin could protect some heart attack survivors, study shows

New research found that vitamin D3 therapy, aimed at achieving optimal blood levels, significantly reduced the risk of repeat heart attacks in certain cardiac patients.

Health November 10

Killer condition lands in top 10 leading causes of death as global cases surge

Chronic kidney disease now ranks as the ninth leading cause of death globally, affecting 788 million people worldwide, according to major health study.

Health November 3

Brain health warning sign could be hiding in plain sight, say researchers

A USC study reveals that blood pressure fluctuations between heartbeats may harm brain health even when overall readings are normal, potentially affecting memory in older adults.

VIDEO November 2

Study finds men need twice as much exercise as women to cut heart disease risk

Fox News contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss new research on how exercise affects men and women differently when it comes to heart disease.