Share on Pinterest More than half of heart attacks in younger females could stem from causes other than artery blockage. Tashdique Mehtaj Ahmed/Getty Images Doctors often assume heart attacks in ...

Women can experience heart attack symptoms that are different from men’s. Recognizing these signs early and seeking immediate medical attention can save women’s lives. Unlike men, women often exhibit ...

A class of drugs called beta-blockers — used for decades as a first-line treatment after a heart attack— doesn’t benefit the vast majority of patients and may contribute to a higher risk of ...

Share on Pinterest A common heart attack pill may not be helpful for some heart conditions, according to new research. Bibek Raj Giri/Getty Images Beta-blockers are a type of medication used after ...

The Eli Lilly drug caused a major drop in the blood levels of Lp(a), but further research is needed to show that it will prevent heart attacks and strokes. By Gina Kolata As many as one in five people ...

Share on Pinterest Tackling hypertension, high cholesterol may help prevent heart attack, stroke, new research confirms. Image credit: Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy Cardiovascular diseases, such as heart ...