Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study finds that many young adults don't know they have hypertension, or high blood pressure. Doctors think they know why.

Stress doesn't just affect your mood. Experts say it can trigger rapid changes inside your bloodstream that may influence ...

In the first study, nearly 23% of young adults (ages 18-39 years) included in the NHANES 2017-2020 datasets had high blood pressure (130/80 mm Hg or greater). In addition, they were more likely to ...

Two separate studies show that elevated blood pressure and unmet social needs are a concern for young adults and children in the U.S. Both studies are preliminary research abstracts presented at the ...

High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because it usually develops without obvious warning signs. However, ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against this silent ...

Elevated blood pressure during early adulthood was associated with a higher risk for heart and kidney diseases in midlife, according to a new study, confirming the wisdom of guidelines recommending ...

The conversation around blood sugar has traditionally centered on diabetes management, with the assumption that those without the condition need not concern themselves with glucose levels. However, an ...

Nitrate-rich beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older adults, found a new study published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine. “This study shows that nitrate-rich foods alter the oral microbiome ...

Beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrates, has been linked to changing the community of bacteria living in the mouth. Now, a new study has found that drinking this juice could reduce older adults’ ...

Staying on top of blood sugar levels is important especially in people with diabetes, but sticking to adult ranges may not be best for older adults. People with diabetes use A1c blood tests to measure ...