All news on the topic: Blood pressure

The story of Lucy Letby depriving tiny, helpless babies of their lives in a hospital just 12 miles from me sent my blood pressure soaring and hot tears running, writes Val Savage

These deadly conditions are some of the biggest killers in the UK because they don’t show any obvious outward symptoms, meaning they are often only discovered once it is too late

A study looked at 34,000 people in their 40s and 50s who attended a cardiovascular screening programme in Sweden in the 1990s, and identified a health risk

A new risk assessment tool has been introduced by scientists which could potentially serve as an initial screening instrument for dementia, categorising people into "risk groups"

The woman, 85, felt "angry, ill, sick, [and] disappointed" when she received the fine for parking incorrectly in a space in Cardiff Bay Retail Park on April 5 this year

It appears medics have been wrong about how angina develops and care could now change, says Dr Miriam Stoppard

It's believed that as many as 14.4million people in the UK have high blood pressure, with around nine million of these people diagnosed by their GP - how can you reduce the risk?

One of the most common risk factors for heart disease is high blood pressure and many Brits could be living with the condition without realising it

Bilal Bhatti was unaware he was close to suffering a heart attack or a stroke because he had malignant hypertension, described as a "silent killer", and it was only discovered by chance

High blood pressure causes heart attacks and strokes but there are rarely any signs or symptoms of the problem, a senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation says

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares fascinating research from Edinburgh University on the benefits of dieting, and why some people find it easier

Experts have warned that eating too many can lead to toxic levels of selenium in the body and cause symptoms such as bad breath, diarrhoea, nausea and skin rashes/lesions

Tracey Tee, from Colorado, has revealed all about her first experience of taking magic mushrooms at the age of 44 with her friends and why she thinks it makes her a better parent

Dr Raj Bethapudi has spoken about the dangers of high blood pressure and says many of those suffering from the "silent killer" are at risk of a stroke or a heart attack

Many of us have high blood pressure without knowing, but according to a new study there's an ideal hour to go to bed if you want to lower the chances of cardiovascular disease

Beloved mum Lauren Wood travelled to Turkey to undergo cosmetic surgery - but with devastating consequences. After suffering a large embolism, Lauren passed away in the intensive care unit.

Dr Catherine Carney explains what it really means to be 'blackout drunk' and why reaching the intoxicated state can be a warning sign of alcohol addiction or dependency

So far, four people have died of the deadly illness that sees a person's immune system attack the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the limbs and problems swallowing or breathing

New research has shown that a simple 14-minute workout could help lower a person's blood pressure significantly, and you won't need any particular specialist equipment to try it for yourself at home

The fungus was first identified in the United States when hospitals in New York state reported cases of a dangerous fungal infection never seen before in the country

A study led by Cecilia Hvitfeldt Fuglsang of Aarhus University in Denmark looked at medical records between 1996 and 2018 of those who have suffered migraines to determine risk of stroke or heart attack

Until now cardio exercise, such as walking, has been recommended by GPs, but a doctor says that recommendation is largely based on older data

German officials have been advised to bring in siestas - or afternoon naps - to help workers cope with the brutal heatwave currently baking Europe, with temperatures over 40C in parts

High blood pressure is often known as the silent killer as it's not always clear whether you're at risk - but there are 12 key symptoms you should never ignore and require immediate medical treatment

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has warned of the lesser-known symptoms of a heart attack that are often overlooked, including the feeling of a panic attack and excessive coughing