It's healthy to know your numbers. Learn about resting and maximum heart rates, exercise targets, and when to consult a ...

Learn the signs of heart attack in women, how they differ from men’s, and why Black women face unique risks. Expert insight from cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan.

Early population studies, such as the seminal Framingham Heart Study, represented a moment of hope. However, initial analyses ...

Dr Augustine says that people with a low resting heart rate who feel dizzy or faint should seek medical attention, too.

One in every five American children and teens is obese; that's up 35% from 2000, as severe childhood obesity rates have nearly doubled in that time.

A new Northwestern Medicine study introduces a first-of-its-kind online calculator that uses percentiles to help younger ...

"In general, health care was designed by men for men," says Stacey Rosen, president of the American Heart Association. She ...

Stroke is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It places a huge burden on families, health systems and ...

Exposure to artificial light at night is linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, according to recent research ...

Researchers followed more than 85,000 adults in the U.K. for about seven years. Women may need less exercise than men to gain similar protection against coronary heart disease, according to a new ...

As women enter their 40s and beyond, hormonal changes can make it harder to build muscle, maintain energy, and manage body ...

Hormone-based drugs used to treat menopause symptoms will no longer carry a warning label about stroke, heart attack, ...