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

When doctors assess a patient’s risk of heart disease, they typically ask about their diet and family medical history, while also taking their blood pressure and cholesterol into consideration. This ...

Oklahoma women, don’t wait for the terrible wakeup call of a heart attack or stroke. Know your heart disease risk.

Columnist Carrie Dennett breaks down some of the gender-related disparities that contribute to increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women.

It’s long been known that certain lifestyle and health factors increase the risk of heart disease — but a new study highlights that they could affect women more than men. Eight specific habits — diet, ...

New research suggests X-ray images may offer an early warning sign for cardiovascular disease — the leading cause of death among women.

As a female cardiologist, I am acutely aware of the serious risk of heart disease in women. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women, resulting in one of every three deaths each year; ...

More than half of women consider their OB/GYN to be their most important doctor. More than 50 percent of women consider their OB/GYN to be their most important doctor – if they can only get to one ...