Women who have been diagnosed with preeclampsia, pregnancy-induced hypertension, or diabetes during pregnancy are now considered at risk for heart attack or stroke going forward, according to newly updated guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA).

More than one billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension, putting them at increased risk of heart attack or stroke.

Middle-aged women who take steps to lower their blood pressure could reduce their risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or developing heart failure, a new study shows.

The strange sensation William Pedley felt in his throat sent him to visit a doctor. That, and a nagging, almost hidden fear that Pedley -- at 55 -- was the same age as his father when he died of a heart attack.

THURSDAY, Oct. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Taking blood-pressure pills at night, rather than in the morning, may better control hypertension and significantly reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, new research suggests.