A study reveals that adolescent blood pressure levels are strong predictors of coronary atherosclerosis, emphasizing the ...

A blood pressure as low as 120/80 mm Hg in adolescence can be linked to a higher risk of atherosclerosis in middle age, ...

High systolic blood pressure in adolescence is tied to a significantly higher risk of developing coronary atherosclerosis ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (UPI) --Having high cholesterol and high blood pressure before age 55 has a lasting impact on your risk of heart disease in later life -- even if you subsequently lower your levels, ...

Childhood hypertension has nearly doubled globally in two decades, affecting 114 million under-19s. Obesity, poor diet, and ...

Can you recall a doctor’s appointment during which your blood pressure wasn’t taken? Probably not. It’s a vital sign—along with heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature—that reflects how well ...

Children with higher blood pressure as young as age 7 face a sharply increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by their mid-50s, according to a massive decades-long study. Researchers found ...

Women with common pregnancy complications are at increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic health problems later in ...

People across Britain with "normal" blood pressure readings have been cautioned that they may still face danger from a "silent killer" condition. New research has revealed that people in their ...

Dr. Blumethal answers the question: 'Age And Risk Of High Blood Pressure?' — -- Question: How does age affect my risk of developing high blood pressure? Answer: With increasing age, our blood ...

You're sitting in your doctor's office, feeling perfectly fine. No chest pain. No dizziness. No cause for concern. Then your ...