The 2025 joint report from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology replaces the 2017 version.

The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a little more aggressive about high ...

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have issued its first set of guidelines to help reduce ...

The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology issued their first new guidelines on hypertension since ...

If a woman has chronic hypertension before or during their pregnancy, new guidelines recommend treatment when the pressure is ...

High blood pressure (including stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension) affects nearly half (46.7%) of all adults in the U.S.

Medical experts say the necessary steps are relatively simple. Stay away from overly salty foods, such as French fries and ...

Health experts have released updated guidelines for managing blood pressure, including an earlier start to treatment and a stronger focus on cutting out alcohol. For those who drink, the new ...

A major update after six years reshapes hypertension care with stricter lifestyle rules and faster treatment plans.

The guidelines, released Thursday, encourage doctors to recommend healthy lifestyle changes as a first course of action for the first three to six months before prescribing medication. Meanwhile, a ...

Exercise is also very helpful. Being active strengthens your heart, which helps it pump blood more easily and lowers blood ...