New research from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that parents might want to keep a closer eye on their kids’ blood pressure. About one in seven (14%) of children and teens in the U.S.

Eating too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure in adults. Is a salty diet as dangerous for kids? In a study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers at the Centers for Disease ...

About 14% of children and teens in the U.S. either have high blood pressure or are headed toward it, according to preliminary new research that suggests a need for greater prevention efforts earlier ...

Poor sleep habits have a ripple effect on many aspects of kids’ health — and a new study has revealed that blood pressure is one of them. A report published in the journal Pediatrics this week said ...

AMERICANS HAVE THIS ALLERGY. A NEW GLOBAL STUDY FINDS. THE RATE OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IN KIDS HAS NEARLY DOUBLED IN 20 YEARS. DATA SHOWING ABOUT 3.4% OF BOYS AND 3% OF GIRLS HAD HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pediatric hypertension is often unrecognized. Children with high blood pressure were more likely to suffer ...

High blood pressure in kids has nearly doubled in 20 years, with one contributing factor standing out. International researchers have revealed the prevalence of childhood hypertension increased from 3 ...

An estimated 114 million children have high blood pressure, with childhood obesity rates driving cases of the condition to skyrocket Cases of children with high blood pressure have doubled in the last ...

Children and teenagers who regularly get too few hours of sleep may be at higher risk of developing high blood pressure, new research indicates. The findings may change how doctors talk with kids and ...

Having high blood pressure can lead to a number of serious health complications, including heart attack, stroke, and vascular dementia HIGH blood pressure in children has emerged as a “substantial ...

An estimated 114 million children have high blood pressure, with childhood obesity rates driving cases of the condition to skyrocket Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has ...