CLEVELAND — Nearly 45% of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. Knowing the truth about heart health can help keep ...

When Rebecca Chen felt a slight discomfort in her chest during her morning yoga class, she dismissed it as heartburn. At 42, physically active and with no family history of heart disease, she never ...

Cardiovascular disease kills more women annually than all cancers combined, yet many women remain unaware of their unique risk factors and warning signs. Medical professionals consistently report that ...

Women’s health is about more than just reproductive or mental health. Heart health is just as important, but many women don’t realise they are at risk of heart disease. In fact, heart disease is the ...

For women, the long-term fallout of an early-in-life heart attack is also magnified. A host of studies have shown that young ...

When a heart attack strikes, speedy treatment is key. But findings in the European Heart Journal reveal that women wait longer than to seek medical attention for heart attacks-and failure to recognize ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new study delves into the unconventional causes of heart attacks in women and people under 45. It ...

Women are more likely than men to die of complications from high-risk cardiovascular surgery, a new study finds. These life-threatening complications, such as heart attacks and infections, were more ...

Do you need a heart checkup? Christopher Malin had always been diligent about his health, so he was used to getting the basic tests — blood pressure readings and blood tests for cholesterol and ...

Women can experience heart attack symptoms that are different from men’s. Recognizing these signs early and seeking immediate medical attention can save women’s lives. Unlike men, women often exhibit ...