A new study finds half of all patients did not take enough blood pressure readings, with one third taking none at all.

Share on Pinterest Will we soon be able to use an app as an at-home stethoscope? Image credit: Sergey Narevskih/Stocksy. Researchers assessed the feasibility of using a smartphone’s inbuilt microphone ...

This type of cuffing season lasts all year long. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common problem that affects about 48% of US adults. An estimated 70% will experience it at some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A blood pressure monitor against a light blue background According to the American Heart Association, if you're at risk of a heart ...

Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure and my doctor recommended I get a home monitor so I can keep tabs on it. — ...

Engineers are in the early stages of harnessing Wi-Fi as a way to monitor heart rates, but don't expect to use your home router anytime soon. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

The NHS has started rolling out a new at-home heart monitor designed to detect heart rhythm problems. Unlike traditional monitors that can require lengthy set-up by a trained physiologist, the ...

If you're curious about your heart health, there are quick tests you can perform at home -- no equipment required.

Taking my blood pressure is always nerve wracking. I do not have any risk factors for high blood pressure (hypertension), but the slow tightening of the cuff makes me very aware of my heart rate, and ...

The mood Monday inside the operating suite at Tampa General Hospital Crystal River was closer to anticipation than routine as ...

According to the American Heart Association, if you're at risk of a heart condition or hypertension, it's important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. There are several at-home blood pressure ...