Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but doctors say many people don't recognize the early warning signs until a major event happens.

New research from the American Heart Association shows more women ages 18-54 are more likely to die after a first attack than men.

Not all heart attacks come with sudden, intense chest pain. Some happen quietly - with mild or unusual symptoms that are easy ...

Heart emergencies strike without warning and can turn fatal within minutes. Quick recognition, rapid response and organised medical care are critical to survival. Doctors say awareness is the first ...

Cardiologists warn that the body often shows subtle signs 24–48 hours before a heart attack. Narrowing arteries, inflammation ...

Women are more likely to have autoimmune conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, which cause inflammation that can raise heart disease risk. They’re also more likely to suffer from depression, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At one time, heart disease was believed to largely only happen to men, which meant women weren’t included in health studies on the ...

At one time, heart disease was believed to largely only happen to men, which meant women weren’t included in health studies on the topic. While this has changed ― and it’s now known that heart disease ...

Dr. Mohamad Taha is an interventional cardiologist affiliated with Prime Healthcare-Roxborough Memorial Hospital and Suburban Community Hospital. Dr. Shahzad Ahmed is board certified in several ...

The warning signs of a heart attack are not always the same for everyone. Many people feel pressure, squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or comes and goes.