Despite the myth that heart attacks mostly strike men, women are vulnerable too. About 37,000 women die from heart attacks each year.

A heart blockage occurs when the coronary arteries, which are vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, become narrowed or completely blocked by a buildup of plaque. This plaque is ...

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new medical guidance.

She ignored shoulder pain and fatigue at the age of 30. Months later, Amelia Bayer was given a Stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis.

Doctronic reports that chest pain can stem from anxiety or serious conditions; knowing symptoms helps determine when to seek ...

The PROMISE minimal risk score identifies patients with recent-onset stable chest pain who can safely avoid extra testing and are less likely to have significant coronary disease or adverse events.

Fast action by patient-care staff turned a routine call into a lifesaving response for a Denver woman having a heart attack.

I had breast cancer in my left breast 14 years ago.

Women have lower amounts of harmful plaque in their arteries compared with men, but the discrepancy doesn't diminish a woman's risk of having a heart attack, new research shows. In fact, women with ...

A new study found that differences between how men and women perceive pain may be linked to a molecule called IL-10. The study authors compared data from mouse models with an existing cohort of human ...

Everybody deals with pain at some point, but women tend to deal with chronic pain more than men. Historically, that's been chalked up to women just not being as tough as men—a dismissive ...