Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women, yet it is often underdiagnosed due to atypical symptoms, said Dr. Robin Conley of Baptist ...

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death among women, and their risk as they hit menopause is similar to men's risk at the same age. That transition as menopause is happening increases a ...

One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery, and women are far more likely to develop one, according to recent studies. Black patients also had higher rates of ...

As Heart Health Awareness Month continues, doctors at Christ Hospital are emphasizing the importance of women's heart health research.

One in five older adults gets an infection up to six months after heart surgery—with women far more likely to develop one, ...

While over the past 30 years, we have tried to send the message that cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined, sadly only 44% of women ...

In light of Pope Francis’ pneumonia diagnosis, Dr. Leana Wen explains why older adults are especially at risk for serious ...

You may have heard that people who feel faint should sit with their heads between their knees, but is that true? And how can ...

When it comes to signs of serious heart trouble, many of us imagine the Hollywood version-a man clutching his chest and collapsing. But for women, the symptoms of heart disease can be more subtle and ...

Anyone who meets Katie Eddington would likely consider her the picture of optimal health. When she studied sports medicine at ...