Want to reel in your high blood pressure? A new study suggests it might be so easy, you could do it in your sleep.

Aldosterone helps control how much salt is in your body. If your body makes too much of it, your blood pressure can go up.

It all starts with your arteries. Normally, the vessels that carry blood from your heart to the rest of your body have a smooth inner lining. They're strong and flexible enough to push blood through ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: During my annual wellness visits to the doctor, my blood pressure is always taken. But it is done differently depending on the person taking it. How many times should the pump be used, ...

A new blood pressure calculator built on extensive clinical trial data helps doctors accurately estimate how much each ...

If you have been to see a healthcare provider recently, you are familiar with the ritual of blood pressure measurement. Before you can talk with the professional you came to consult, the office will ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading cause of kidney disease and kidney failure (end-stage renal disease). Kidney disease can also cause a type of high blood pressure called renal ...