Stock image of a Western Diamondback rattlesnake. Compounds in the venom of lancehead pit viper Cotiara and the South American bushmaster have been found to lower blood pressure.

Choc it up to science — your sweet tooth might save your heart. A new study suggests that some everyday treats can pack a heart-healthy punch strong enough to rival prescription blood pressure ...

In a country where the burden of high blood pressure silently affects nearly 1 in 3 adults, emphasizing the critical need for regular blood pressure checks is no longer optional. It is lifesaving.