A simple mistake during a blood pressure check could lead to numbers that are much higher than they should be, according to a ...

In their recent Viewpoint, Frieden and colleagues argue that mass blood pressure screening diverts resources from improving hypertension care. We present a counterargument that community-based blood ...

Checking your blood pressure at home? Pay attention to arm position. A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers confirms that it makes a "huge difference" when it comes to getting an accurate ...

Blood pressure readings differ considerably according to where and how they are taken, especially when a patient already has hypertension, according to a recent systematic review and network ...

A Johns Hopkins study reveals slight arm-position changes during blood pressure tests can falsely elevate readings.

Medical experts are urging patients to avoid coffee, tobacco, and certain medications before blood pressure readings, as these can cause artificially high results and lead to misdiagnosis or ...

I tracked my blood pressure for months with the Hilo wearable – here’s my verdict - While not a clinical replacement for ...

Experts think certain non-routine tests are worth asking your doctor about, since the results could point to health-saving ...

Small abnormalities in blood sugar, blood lipids and inflammation several years before pregnancy are linked to an increased ...