March 8, 2026

Nearly 6 In 10 Women Expected To Develop Heart Disease

Nearly 6 out of 10 U.S. women will have some type of heart disease during the next 25 years, a trend driven by rising rates of high blood pressure, a new American Heart Association report says.

March 8, 2026

Women's Heart Health at Greater Risk from Lower Levels of Artery Plaque, Study Shows

Women tend to have less artery-clogging plaque than men, but that doesn’t appear to protect their heart health, a new study says.

February 9, 2026

Stroke Survivors May Be Twice As Likely To Have Another During Pregnancy, Researchers Find

Women who’ve survived a stroke need to put much thought and planning into pursuing a pregnancy, experts say.