High blood pressure isn't only a risk during pregnancy
Oct 20, 2023
Most women are familiar with the risks of high blood pressure during pregnancy, but relatively few are aware of the dangers in the weeks and months after delivery.
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Stress and insomnia linked to irregular heart rhythm after menopause
Aug 30, 2023
Older women who struggle with stressful life events and poor sleep may be at higher risk for atrial fibrillation, new research suggests.
Oral estrogen therapy for menopause may increase high blood pressure risk
Jun 5, 2023
Some women in menopause who take estrogen pills may be at higher risk of high blood pressure that those taking non-oral forms, new research suggests.
Irregular menstrual cycles linked to higher risk of heart problems
May 24, 2023
Women who have menstrual cycles that are shorter or longer than usual during midlife may face higher heart-related risks, a new study finds.
Lesbian and bisexual women may have worse heart health
May 17, 2023
Lesbian and bisexual women may be less likely to have ideal cardiovascular health than heterosexual women, according to new research in France.
High blood pressure, pregnancy complications may greatly raise moms' future heart risks
May 12, 2023
Women with chronic high blood pressure – especially those who also have pregnancy complications – may face a higher risk for premature cardiovascular disease, a new study finds.
Health advice for women at each stage of motherhood
May 11, 2023
Moms may put others first, but that's not always for the best. Experts offer health advice for women at every phase of raising a child.
Pregnant women with depression may face higher heart disease, stroke risk after delivery
Apr 19, 2023
Depression during pregnancy may put women at increased risk for heart disease and stroke in the two years following childbirth, new research suggests.
To prevent heart disease in women, a 'one-size-fits-all approach' might not work
Apr 10, 2023
Sex, race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors play significant roles in women's heart disease risk, says a new report that highlights the differences and calls for sharper research.
Scheduling birth before a mother's due date may prevent preeclampsia
Apr 10, 2023
Inducing childbirth or delivering babies by C-section in the final weeks of a pregnancy could prevent more than half of preeclampsia cases, new research suggests.