A large network meta-analysis ranked eight GLP-1 receptor agonists for glycemic, weight, and safety outcomes in adults with ...

Checking your blood pressure at home or a local pharmacy can be an effective way to stay proactive about your heart health.

Out of 17 modifiable risk factors, high blood pressure has the biggest impact on the risk of stroke, dementia, and late-life depression, according to new research. Along with lowering your blood ...

When it comes to measuring weight, BMI is the acronym everyone loves to hate, but authors of a new study say a different ...

Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RD A gut-healthy diet was linked to a 13% lower risk of high blood pressure in U.S.

Professor Chris Clark from the University of Exeter Medical School led the study and said, "Our new method will give a more accurate blood pressure reading for around two percent more people. This ...

The American Heart Association’s PREVENT equations predict risk in subgroups of Asian and Hispanic people, a new study shows.

Lifestyle patterns may mitigate certain risk factors The study noted that while high BMI and elevated blood pressure were generally linked with poorer outcomes, higher physical activity and better ...

Currently, two criteria must be met to qualify for the prescription. Firstly, a BMI of 40 or over is required, however, if you're from a minority ethnic background, you may be eligible with a BMI of ...

Experts and activists have warned of the dangers of vaping among teens, linking it to lung damage, heart issues, and ...

The problem with BMI BMI is measured by dividing your weight by the square of your height. (If you are mathematically challenged like I am, the National Institutes of Health has a free calculator ...