Why it is so dangerous, how it is diagnosed and how to help prevent it ...

“Women aged 50 up to 71 (who are registered with an NHS GP) will be invited for mammograms every three years to screen for ...

Exclusive: Identifying teenagers at risk could help prevent organ damage, strokes and heart attacks in early adulthood, doctors say ...

Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates over time may be more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills, according to a study published in the December 11, 2024, online issue of ...

HIGH blood pressure is diagnosed if someone repeatedly has a reading above 140/90 mmHg. It can be measured by several different machines which are usually placed either on the wrist or upper arm.

In summary, this study gives us a better understanding of why common blood pressure tests can give the wrong results, ...

Dr Amir Khan has urged everyone over the age of 40 to buy a blood pressure monitor this year and says 'it could save your ...

This leaves them vulnerable to blood pressure drops that cause fainting or spikes that put them at risk of a stroke or heart attack. But researchers say a new implant can help restore blood pressure ...

We all hear a lot about blood pressure, but depending on how often you take a trip to your doctor’s, you might not know what yours is. The term refers to “the strength with which your blood pushes on ...