From an evolutionary standpoint, stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline are released into the blood to help us escape ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people worldwide. According to statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Hypertension is a very common condition, affecting about half of all adults in the U.S. But it doesn’t always have symptoms, so about one in three people don’t know they have it. Hypertension develops ...

Hypertension can also raise the risk of other health problems, including kidney disease and dementia. The link between blood ...

Hypertension, often called the silent killer, damages vital organs like the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. It can cause ...

Hypertension, a silent killer affecting millions, poses significant risks for cardiovascular disease, kidneys and stroke.

Scientists in the UK have discovered a gene variant that causes a common type of high blood pressure – and most importantly, found a cure. A simple surgical procedure saw patients with previously ...

Chronic kidney disease is a gradual, irreversible loss of kidney function caused by diabetes, hypertension, or ageing. It ...

High blood pressure in midlife speeds up cognitive decline and is a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment and dementia in later life.

A research team has investigated structural changes in kidneys of patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The results show that high blood pressure can lead to abnormalities in the podocytes, ...