In an odd convergence of digestive health and cardiology, there's emerging science that points to a biological pathway that might have significant implications for blood pressure control: passing gas.

New research suggests that aiming for a lower blood pressure target may deliver bigger heart health benefits than previously thought. Using large datasets and simulation models, scientists found that ...

Bananas may help lower blood pressure due to their high potassium content, which supports kidney function by promoting sodium excretion and relaxing blood vessels. A 2025 study found sex-specific ...

Blood pressure is a key metric of cardiovascular health, but standard methods for measuring it rely on occasional readings ...

Not all fat is created equal — while one type of fat in the body raises blood pressure, another helps keep it in check, a study in mice suggests. In people, excess body fat has long been tied to high ...