On September 16, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning that many over-the-counter blood pressure devices lack FDA authorization and may provide inaccurate readings. FDA advised that using unapproved devices can lead to misdiagnosis of high or low blood pressure, delayed or missed treatment, and serious health risks, including stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, cognitive decline, and early death, emphasizing that accurate measurements are essential because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. Learn more here.
Last Updated on October 9, 2025 by Aimed Alliance
