Experts explain a typical red flag — which can fly under the radar for weeks.

It could lead to better diagnoses and quicker treatment.

About two years ago, Kristina Auwarter was leaning over to pick up her son from his crib when she felt a spot of pain bloom in her chest. Initially, nothing about it raised her suspicion; she’d just ...

Liz covers cardiovascular and metabolic disease, asking why we’re not doing better or even losing ground against the world’s leading killer. Send tips on Signal at LizC.22. Women’s bodies are ...

Scientists find that women may develop major cardiovascular events with lower plaque buildup in their arteries than men. The exact reason for this isn’t entirely clear, but cardiologists explain what ...

Men and women are not born with the same risk of heart disease, and for decades scientists have struggled to explain why. A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, published in ...

Women’s cardiovascular health has long been overlooked and understudied. Here are some things to keep in mind. By Maggie Astor Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined. But many women ...