The rate of children and adolescents experiencing high blood pressure worldwide nearly doubled between 2000 and 2020, according to a new meta-analysis published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health ...

Despite guideline recommendations and improved access to care, individuals with hypertension are unlikely to measure their blood pressure at home as often as recommended, according to data from ...

A powerful tool for managing your blood pressure is surprisingly simple: a home blood pressure monitor. Checking your numbers regularly at home gives you and your doctor or care team a much clearer ...

An estimated 114 million children have high blood pressure, with childhood obesity rates driving cases of the condition to skyrocket Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has ...

The American Heart Association recommends home blood pressure monitoring for anyone with high blood pressure. But it’s useful for everyone to know their blood pressure, says Dr. Heather Viola, a ...

Imagine being diagnosed with high blood pressure even before one’s crossed the mark of the teenage years! Sounds unlikely, right? But sadly, the statistics say otherwise. A recent global analysis has ...

Children and teenagers who regularly get too few hours of sleep may be at higher risk of developing high blood pressure, new research indicates. The findings may change how doctors talk with kids and ...

Researchers say their study findings underscore the importance of adhering to clinical guidelines calling for firm arm support on a desk or other surface when measuring blood pressure. Credit: Tammy ...