High blood pressure affects millions of Americans, and having obstructive sleep apnea can make the condition worse. But treatment can make a difference.

For people with hypertension (high blood pressure), taking medication is often an important part of lowering blood pressure. And according to new research, doing some yoga exercises could help too.

People with chronic conditions often identify their medication by how it looks. However, the increased use of generic medication could make this identification method dangerous.

Rates of death from stroke have steadily declined in the past century. A recent statement investigated what factors are affecting this trend.

Medication is just one of many causes of gingivitis, and a recent review of studies suggested that calcium channel blockers (CCBs) used to treat high blood pressure may be one of the offenders.

High blood pressure is a relatively common condition that can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. A recent review examined the different drug treatment options.

The vast majority of pregnancies are uncomplicated, with healthy moms and healthy babies. But one of the more common pregnancy complications when one occurs is pre-eclampsia.

Hamburgers, potato chips and some prescription medications — what could all of these things have in common? Their sodium content may be putting people at risk for heart problems.

Being overweight or obese can raise the risk for heart disease and stroke. While losing weight may help, shedding pounds can be hard. There may be other ways for overweight people to lower these risks.

While managing blood pressure can lower the risk for stroke, the benefits may not be as great for patients who have already experienced a stroke.