Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute say the increased risk of cardiovascular disease after menopause may stem not only from declining hormone levels, but also from how ...

New data from the American Heart Association finds heart health declines as women enter perimenopause. Experts say it’s an ...

Research finds hormone’s role in liver and immune function may help explain why cardiovascular risk rises after menopause ...

For decades, scientists have known that estrogen protects cardiovascular health, but exactly how that protection works—and ...

While chest pain and shortness of breath are widely recognized symptoms, heart attacks do not always present the same way. Read full article: Alternative low- and no-impact workouts that are still ...

Postmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis, even a low-impact fall can result in a serious hip, ...

WEST MICHIGAN — Heart disease doesn't suddenly appear, it builds over decades. Menopause is one condition that can make the process speed up, and for years, women and healthcare providers were given a ...

Your heart is racing. You feel a flutter in your chest. Is something wrong? If you're in menopause, the answer might surprise you: These sensations could be related to this transitional period in life ...

Study followed more than 10,000 Black and white women in the U.S. over decades First to examine link between premature menopause and lifetime coronary heart disease risk Declining estrogen during ...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — In support of the Go Red for Women campaign, each week in February, 10 On Your Side will sit down with an expert talking about heart disease — what affects your chances of ...

For decades, scientists have known that estrogen protects cardiovascular health, but exactly how that protection works—and ...