Women have a higher risk of heart disease after menopause, but a combination therapy may reduce that risk.

The use of hormones during menopause was once thought to protect against heart disease, but that may not be the case.

Different people react in different ways during a health crisis, and when it comes to heart attacks, these differences may fall along gender lines.

Hot flashes may be one of the best-known symptoms of menopause — and they may also signal a heart health risk.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been a subject of controversy since past research linked it to health problems like cancer. New evidence, however, might clear up some concerns about this treatment.

Stress is a feared enemy of heart health, but most people have a hard time kicking it out of their lives. Learning to cope with stressful events may be an important step for women recovering from a heart attack.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and infertility have been well-known dance partners for many years. Now new evidence suggests that PCOS is also dancing with a lot of other chronic health issues.

Women who had their first period earlier or later than average may want to keep a close eye on their heart health and take action to lower their heart disease risk.

Thinking about taking a daily aspirin to improve your health? You may want to think again. Some side effects of aspirin may outweigh the medication's benefits.

A heart attack can be a stressful event, even to the point that it can affect mental health. This may be especially true for women, say the authors of a new study.