The new tool, one of very few developed for an entire health system to control hypertension, improved blood pressure control from 68.5% to nearly 74% among 90,000 patients, including 11,500 at UCSF.

Blood pressure afflicts nearly half of U.S. adults and some kinds of it resist current treatment, but research is pointing to ...

(Science Photo Library/Canva) A new study has found evidence that a specific brain region could be contributing to some cases ...

A blood pressure program adopted across the University of California’s six academic medical centers has lowered hypertension and prevented serious disease or death for thousands of patients, according ...

New research suggests that aiming for a lower blood pressure target may deliver bigger heart health benefits than previously ...

A study is called “really, really important” in showing how teams can induce patients to get their blood pressure under ...

A groundbreaking study reveals a surprising link between breathing control and blood pressure. Researchers found that ...

Learn how sourdough bread may affect blood pressure and what makes it different from white or whole wheat bread.

A brain mechanism may explain why approximately 40% of people with hypertension continue to have high blood pressure despite taking medication. The discovery reveals potential targets for new ...

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 ...

Your blood pressure remains high despite your best efforts, and you’re not sure what to do next. This frustrating situation affects millions of Americans who struggle with hypertension that seems ...