A quarter of Americans have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Find out if you may be among them.

High blood pressure isn't called the silent killer for nothing. Check out this video to learn the consequences of hypertension.

One in four Americans will probably need high blood pressure medication at some point in their lives, so it's helpful to learn the basics of...

Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries.

High blood pressure problems occur in 6-8% of all pregnancies in the U.S., about 70% of which are first-time pregnancies.

Thirty percent of Americans have high blood pressure, a precursor to potentially deadly cardiovascular disease! Get a handle on high blood p...

The effects of high blood pressure during pregnancy vary depending on the disorder and other factors.

A pharmacist explains how Lopressor works, why doctors prescribe this hypertension medication, and common side effects of the drug.

A pharmacist explains how Toprol XL works, why doctors prescribe this blood pressure medication, and common side effects of the drug.

If you are thinking about having a baby and you have high blood pressure, talk first to your doctor or nurse