Brain swelling, or cerebral edema, is a medical emergency. Learn about the evidence-based treatments doctors use to reduce pressure and protect the brain.

Intracranial hypertension (IH) is a condition in which pressure builds in the fluid around the brain. Here’s what you should know about IH, the symptoms, and what treatments may help. Your brain ...

Diuretics, often called water pills, help remove excess salt and water from the bloodstream through urine. There are ...

The classic, one-size-fits-all blood pressure cuff being used by most doctor’s offices could be hazardous to your health, experts are warning. A new study, published Monday in respected journal ...

Swelling in feet, ankles, or hands often signals potential complications with blood pressure treatment. While mild swelling sometimes occurs with certain medications, sudden or severe edema ...

A technology developed by the Brazilian company brain4care has been shown to be able to measure absolute values of intracranial pressure (ICP) more accurately than existing non-invasive methods.

New study reveals eating too much sodium is No. 1 risk for diet-related death 06:08. Want to lower your blood pressure?Cutting back on salt in your diet could help do just that — and according ...

A headache when lying down can result from various causes, including changes in cerebrospinal fluid pressure, nasal congestion, and brain tumors. Identifying the underlying cause is important, as ...

The optimal approach to blood-pressure control in patients with acute stroke is uncertain. 1,2 Bundled-care protocols incorporating intensive treatment to lower blood pressure have been shown to ...

Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide. Here’s how to know if you have high blood pressure and how to manage or reduce its impact.