Men were more likely than women to have high blood pressure, federal officials found, but men were also less likely than women to know they had hypertension.

Here are five things to know from the findings: Prevalence of hypertension in men was 50.8% and 44.6% in women. Prevalence increased with age: 23.4% in ages 18-39, 52.5% in ages 40-59 and 71.6% in ...

Dr. Anthony Leachon told Rappler that the fight against disinformation must be continued in the face of rising dangers of ...

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hypertension, osteoporosis, depression and other illnesses. And if you smoke, you’re putting yourself at even higher risk.

This research uncovers the complex relationship between blood pressure treatment and mental health, advocating for ...

Sep. 5, 2024 — Over-the-counter blood pressure measuring devices offer a simple, affordable way for people to track hypertension at home, but the standard arm-size ranges for these devices won't ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- About 41 percent of U.S. adults with hypertension are unaware they have it, according to a report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). Left untreated, ...

Adolescents who meet the recommended guidelines of nine to 11 hours of sleep per day were shown to have a significantly lower risk of hypertension, according to a study.

The statistics, however, don't back that up. In 2023, the share of adults with hypertension in New Jersey was 34.4%. That may ...

There doesn't seem to be a strong connection between most allergies and hypertension. However this may not be true for those with allergic asthma.

In Nigeria, hypertension prevalence is on the rise with low rates of awareness, treatment, and control. According to the ...