High blood pressure in pregnancy can be harmful to both mother and unborn baby. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough looks at the importance of detection and treatment.

Intensive blood pressure control for adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk can reduce the risk of mild ...

Last year, a study highlighted that your doctor's office might be taking your blood pressure wrong. The current best practice is to take seated blood pressure readings with a detailed protocol: ...

Heart rate and blood pressure are controlled separately. However, they can impact each other. This is especially true at extremes, such as when heart rate is very high or blood pressure is very low.

Checking your blood pressure regularly at home is a helpful and convenient way to monitor your health when you have hypertension (high blood pressure). The numbers you track can help your healthcare ...

High blood cholesterol and high blood pressure often work together to accelerate heart disease. There are many risk factors for high cholesterol, including conditions like type 2 diabetes and obesity.

The reasons for this are complicated but relate to the fact that this is high-risk and potentially dangerous surgery. To minimize the risk, a standard set of steps is usually undertaken, though some ...

NEW YORK, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Wall Street's most watched gauge of investor anxiety rose to a three-week high on Friday as ... "That's putting a lot of pressure on an equity market that has very ...

A correct reading is crucial for diagnosing issues with either low or high boiler pressure.' 2. Identify the pressure reading If your pressure is low, the needle on the pressure gauge will sit below ...

The new year is off to an unusually warm and dry start as much of Arizona continues to experience above-average temperatures and below-normal precipitation. From Phoenix to Flagstaff, it’s ...