An older Black man takes his blood pressure (Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / Prostock-studio) Your doctor prescribed blood pressure medication to protect your heart, but what happens when the cure ...

High blood sugar during pregnancy, also known as gestational diabetes, can cause a baby to be born early. It can also cause excess weight gain, low blood sugar after birth, and breathing difficulties.

Medically reviewed by Christopher Lee, MD Losing body fat may be associated with many health benefits, including improved blood pressure and enhanced immune function. However, because blood pressure ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Eating sugar right before bed can raise blood pressure, especially if you're consuming added sugar (versus naturally occurring sugars found in healthy foods ...