After decades of misdiagnosis and missed signals, researchers are finally starting to close the gender gap that has long ...

Only 56% of women were aware of heart disease risks, the CDC found.

"Clinical practice must move beyond the outdated notion that women are simply 'small men.'" ...

They may not realize they’re having a heart attack,” said Laxmi Mehta, MD, a cardiologist at The Ohio State University Heart ...

In today’s Health Alert, heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States, yet many women still don’t see it as their biggest health threat.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women. Despite advancements in awareness and research, gaps remain in ...

A major global review has revealed critical gaps in how heart attacks in women are diagnosed and treated—particularly for premenopausal women. The American Heart Association (AHA) today released a new ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet awareness of cardiovascular ...

Heart attack symptoms in women can differ from the classic warning signs portrayed in men. Women may notice symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea or overwhelming ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When a heart attack strikes, speedy treatment is key. But findings in the European Heart Journal reveal that women wait longer ...

Share on Pinterest More than half of heart attacks in younger females could stem from causes other than artery blockage. Tashdique Mehtaj Ahmed/Getty Images Doctors often assume heart attacks in ...