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76-year-old man grows breasts after taking common medication used to treat high blood pressure, hair loss
76-year-old man grows breasts after taking common medication used to treat high blood pressure, hair loss

One man learned this firsthand when, after taking a medication for heart failure, he developed a new physical feature — enlarged breasts. Read more

New York Post - Dec 25
Public in the dark on high blood pressure despite being leading cause of heart attacks and strokes
Public in the dark on high blood pressure despite being leading cause of heart attacks and strokes

One in three Britons have high blood pressure, or hypertension as it is known medically, which dramatically raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and dementia. Read more

Mail Online - Dec 21
New scan could help millions dealing with hidden causes of high blood pressure
New scan could help millions dealing with hidden causes of high blood pressure

Experts at University College London have identified a hidden cause of hypertension which current testing does not identify, and hope their findings could lead to new treatment options Read more

Mail Online - Nov 30
New 10-minute scan shows hidden cause of high blood pressure
New 10-minute scan shows hidden cause of high blood pressure

A speedy new scan could improve how millions of people with high blood pressure are treated, suggests a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. Read more

Medical News - Nov 27
The link between menopause headaches and high blood pressure - what does it really mean?
The link between menopause headaches and high blood pressure - what does it really mean?

Experiencing migraines during menopause? Experts explain how fluctuating oestrogen and testosterone trigger chronic headaches, why there's a blood pressure link, plus the latest on hormonal (HRT) and non-hormonal treatment options. Read more

Hellomagazine - Nov 25
'Worrying new report' as 'slump' risks obesity, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes
'Worrying new report' as 'slump' risks obesity, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes

New figures have shown a concerning trend, according to a physiotherapist involved Read more

Mirror - Nov 22
High blood pressure in adolescence can be linked to atherosclerosis risk in middle age
High blood pressure in adolescence can be linked to atherosclerosis risk in middle age

A blood pressure as low as 120/80 mm Hg in adolescence can be linked to a higher risk of atherosclerosis in middle age, according to a study led from Linköping University, Sweden. Read more

Medical News - Nov 19
Many people lack knowledge about high blood pressure
Many people lack knowledge about high blood pressure

A 2025 survey suggests that many adults don’t have a good understanding of high blood pressure, including not knowing what reading signifies high blood pressure and confusion about symptoms related to the condition. Read more

Harvard University - Nov 04
How to bring down your high blood pressure without medication - including the EXACT amount of weight you need to lose to do so
How to bring down your high blood pressure without medication - including the EXACT amount of weight you need to lose to do so

When Pauline Richardson was told, during a routine GP appointment, that her blood pressure was high, in the aftermath of losing her husband it was the least of her worries. Read more

Mail Online - Nov 02