New medical guidelines mark a shift toward more aggressive treatment intended to avoid cognitive decline.

B O S T O N, Oct. 31 -- Tens of millions of adult Americans have blood pressure levels once considered normal, but now thought to be dangerous, according to a new study. The report in this week's New ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

"What is good for the heart is good for the brain," one researcher says.

High blood pressure silently affects millions worldwide, often showing no symptoms until significant damage has occurred. Medical experts warn that this stealthy condition poses a grave threat to ...

Helping women to keep their blood pressure at normal levels could reduce their risk of experiencing pregnancy complications, ...