Accurate blood pressure readings can be taken in a loud public place Test results at a public market were comparable to those in a quiet office The finding opens the door for mass screening efforts to ...

CHICAGO, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Blood pressure readings done in the doctor's office may have little value at predicting which patients who continue to have high blood pressure despite treatment will have ...

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A leading GP advises individuals over 40 to prioritize four key blood tests for proactive health management. These tests, including lipid, kidney function, blood sugar, and blood pressure checks, are ...

The Lisa Rice Library and Bob Kirby Branch of the Warren County Library each installed a self-serve blood pressure kiosk last week. Each will soon obtain five take-home blood pressure kits that people ...

Arm position makes a "huge difference" when it comes to getting an accurate blood pressure measurement, new research shows. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News Checking your blood pressure at home?

Tobacco smoking is associated with an increased risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), a new UM study has found, and ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when a person’s blood pressure reaches above 140/90 mmHg or higher. This can be chronic, and while it can be harmless, it can also develop into ...

A new pill called baxdrostat may offer hope for people whose blood pressure stays high even after taking standard medications ...

TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Don’t worry if someone’s checking your blood pressure in a loud public place. The reading they get is apt to be just as accurate as if the test were taking ...