Despite strong evidence that salt substitutes can safely lower sodium intake and reduce high blood pressure, very few ...

Certain supplements can interact with medications used to lower your blood pressure. Talk to your doctor before taking a new ...

A major new study shows that fewer than 6% of U.S. adults use salt substitutes, even though they can help reduce blood ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman aged 58, and I have very high blood pressure from a fall that dissected my aorta. I somehow ...

Doctors often assume heart attacks in younger people arise from blocked arteries, but a new study suggests that these heart ...

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Key Takeaways An extreme spike in blood pressure can trigger a sudden stroke.Long-term high blood pressure increases the risk of stroke.In the days and hours ...

Yet, despite repeated warnings from the Nigerian Hypertension Society (NHS) and the Nigerian Cardiac Society (NCS), many ...

“Low potassium in athletes can lead to muscle weakness, fatigue, and cramping,” affirmed Hultin. "It can also lead to ...

A company behind a popular dietary supplement for men is alerting the public that a counterfeit of its product may contain a hidden erectile dysfunction drug. According to the Food and Drug ...

A dangerous new drug adulterant is spreading through America’s illicit opioid supply, and it’s making overdoses significantly harder to reverse. Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative normally used to ...

Health officials are warning the public about a dangerous increase in flesh-eating bacterial infections confirmed in Florida, including one case each in Flagler and Volusia counties. According to the ...