Less artery-clogging plaque in women's arteries did not appear to protect them from heart disease compared to men, according to a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, an American ...

Perimenopause may present a unique 'window of opportunity' to lower cardiovascular risk, the authors of a new study suggest.

Share on Pinterest Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both males and females, despite the myth that heart disease is a “man’s disease.” Marco Govel/Stocksy Most women are unaware of their ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Risk for major adverse cardiovascular events emerged earlier with less plaque development in women compared with ...

Women are more likely to face delays in the diagnosis of heart disease and - as a result - are more likely to die, according ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Hypertension, obesity and diabetes are projected to increase among women and girls during the next 25 years.

Women who experience pregnancy complications, like preeclampsia, pre-term birth, stillbirth or having a baby that is small for gestational age, may face an increased risk for cardiovascular disease ...

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) from three Nordic countries had a higher risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) than control women without PCOS. This elevated risk persisted among women ...