High blood pressure silently affects millions worldwide, often showing no symptoms until significant damage has occurred.

Blood pressure is measured in two numbers: systolic and diastolic. The top number is the systolic blood pressure, which measures the pressure caused by the heart contracting and squeezing out blood.

TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — The Temple Public Library now offers 25 blood pressure kits for checkout at no cost to library cardholders. The kits are available on the library's second floor at 100 W. Adams ...

Many people make these common mistakes when taking blood pressure at home, experts say. A cardiologist provides tips for ...

Everyone over the age of 40 in England will be able to have their blood pressure checked for free in High Street chemists from October. Officials say the NHS scheme could save around 2,000 lives ...