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

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Scott Hadland of Mass. General Brigham discusses a global trend of more and more children having high blood pressure, and ...

There have been hints that the obesity epidemic's rise has slowed a bit among certain populations, but for the most part, it continues to dominate American health. One third of children and teenagers ...

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 ...

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 ...