In the second of two parts, Dr Ray O’Connor continues his look at recent clinical articles on cardiovascular disease, ...

Hypertension is sometimes referred to as the "silent killer" because it usually does not exhibit any symptoms until it leads ...

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Another common health issue is high blood pressure. Around 1 in 10 adults worldwide has it. High blood pressure increases the ...

Doctors are reassessing decades of standard treatment for patients who have had heart attacks after new research shows ...

SeoulTech researchers develop fluorinated polymers that rapidly remove beta-blocker drugs from contaminated water.

A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood – and no, it’s not Viagra. It’s propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that’s now making its way into dressing rooms, ...

Q. I’ve read that beta blockers are being used for anxiety. I was given metoprolol for stage fright. It lasts only 12 hours and is better than atenolol, which lasts for 24 hours. I am an author. When ...

People taking two very common drugs have been warned that the effects can combine to trigger a fatal heart condition. 8.6 million people in the UK take antidepressants, and more than 50million are ...

Beta-blockers may not reduce the risk of death or repeat heart attacks for patients with preserved heart function. Women may face higher risks from beta-blockers. Long-term use can cause side effects ...

Experts are warning people against taking the little blue pill celebrities promise will calm nervous jitters in all sorts of stressful situations, from first dates to the Golden Globes. First approved ...