Blood pressure news
The gist
A study of 1 million adults in England found high blood pressure largely undiagnosed.
The findings land alongside new diet research, a drug recall and doubts about wearables.
How it unfolded
- 2023A review in Cureus concluded that DASH is an effective tool for lowering blood pressure and reducing bad cholesterol, triglycerides and heart disease risk.
- 2025The American Heart Association issued a scientific statement concluding that cuffless blood pressure devices should not be used to diagnose, track or treat high blood pressure at this time.
- 2026 -01The FDA issued draft guidance for cuffless non-invasive blood pressure measuring devices, giving the US market a more defined pathway for clinical-performance testing and evaluation.