Stunning as it may sound, nearly half of Americans ages 20 years and up—or more than 122 million people—have high blood pressure, according to a 2023 report from the American Heart Association. And ...

"What is good for the heart is good for the brain," one researcher says.

Understanding blood pressure readings can be tricky. While most people know they don't want their blood pressure to get too high (hypertension) or too low (hypotension), many people don't know how to ...

Normal BP is typically less than 120/80 mm Hg. Both high (hypertension) and low (hypotension) pressure can cause health ...

Using data from both mice and humans, a research team has found that a cell surface protein that senses odors and chemicals may be responsible for -- and help explain -- male/female differences in ...

Bloody noses, or medically termed epistaxis, can be alarming occurrences, catching us off guard and prompting questions about their underlying causes. It’s not uncommon for individuals to experience a ...

Heart attack cases peak in the early morning due to hormone surges, blood pressure spikes, dehydration and increased clotting. Experts explain why winter mornings, sudden exertion and poor sleep ...

Picture this: You've just finished your annual doctor's appointment. You feel good, and the routine tests your doctor ...