“Physiologically, circulating estrogen levels are much higher in females than in males, and estrogen can promote body fat ...

Just as many women are unaware of some of the vague signs of a heart attack, the same knowledge gap exists for some medical ...

It’s called Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, or SCAD. A rare type of heart attack that’s gaining more recognition ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Heart disease has long been the leading killer ...

After the age of 75, women represent majority of cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients. Conditions like obesity, which are ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. This weekend, Sentara Healthcare ...

When it comes to heart attacks, you may envision an older man dramatically clutching his chest, like those scenes in the movies. A heart attack happens when blood flow to your heart becomes blocked, ...

A new study suggests women have to exercise far less than men to gain protection against coronary heart disease. Researchers ...