May 21, 2020

Women Less Likely to Get Standard Heart Medications

WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2020 -- It's a myth that heart attacks are a "man's disease." Yet a new research review confirms that women remain less likely than men to get medications routinely recommended for preventing heart trouble and strokes.

Researchers found that across 43 international studies, a general pattern emerged: Women with risk factors for heart disease and stroke were less likely than men to be prescribed low-dose aspirin, cholesterol-lowering statins or certain blood pressure medications.

May 19, 2020

More Evidence Sugary Drinks Harm Women's Hearts

WEDNESDAY, May 13, 2020 -- Women who drink a lot of sodas, sweetened juices and other sugary drinks are at greater risk of developing heart disease, a new study finds.

Those who drink one or more a day have nearly a 20% higher risk than women who never do. And it's not just soda that's problematic: Fruit drinks with added sugars are also a culprit, researchers say.

April 29, 2020

Rural Women at Higher Risk of Early Death From Heart Disease

WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2020 -- Women under age 65 with coronary artery disease are more likely to die if they live in rural areas of the United States, and premature deaths among them have surged, a new study finds.

Researchers analyzed nationwide data on premature deaths from coronary artery disease between 1999 and 2017. While premature deaths decreased overall, they remained consistently higher in rural areas -- regardless of sex, race or age group.

March 30, 2020

PTSD Can Take Heavy Toll on Hearts of Female Vets

THURSDAY, March 26, 2020 -- PTSD can cause severe psychic distress, but it may also raise heart risks for female veterans in particular, a new study suggests.

"The association we found was incredibly strong," said lead author Dr. Ramin Ebrahimi, a cardiologist affiliated with the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

March 30, 2020

When Arteries Narrow, Chest Pain Can Come Earlier for Women Than Men

TUESDAY, March 24, 2020 -- Women with coronary artery disease have less narrowing in their blood vessels but more chest pain than men with the condition, a new study finds.

In coronary artery disease, plaque build-up in arteries results in reduced blood flow (ischemia) to the heart.