Scientists have identified a widely prescribed hypertension drug as a potential key to extending lifespan and slowing aging. Rilmenidine, commonly used to lower blood pressure, was found to enhance ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Lifetime risk for hypertension is up to 90% among U.S. adults. Updated guidelines and a pipeline of novel drugs ...

Blood pressure medications have long been prescribed primarily for cardiovascular health, but emerging evidence suggests certain classes of these drugs may offer remarkable cognitive benefits for ...

A quartet of new medications may improve care of patients with hypertension, urinary tract infections (UTIs), hot flashes, and liver disease, said Gerald W. Smetana, MD, professor of medicine at ...

Researchers have found that a long-acting injection, given just twice a year alongside standard drugs. Blood pressure is one of the most common health problems worldwide, yet it remains difficult to ...

A new drug may help people with high blood pressure that does not respond to existing medications. The results of a large clinical trial, published August 30 in the New England Journal of Medicine, ...

Obesity and high blood pressure (hypertension) often go hand in hand, and together, they significantly raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. While lifestyle changes and blood ...

Patients were advised to continue the medication and reach out to their doctor. A Food and Drug Administration recall of a heart medication due to a cancer-causing chemical now includes two blood ...