Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:48:10 -0800

THURSDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, according to the American Heart Association, but millions of women are not even aware of their risk because heart disease is often silent and misunderstood.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:39:19 -0800

Unfortunately, heart disease is often silent, hidden and misunderstood.  That's why Go Red For Women is asking the Pee Dee Region to participate in the 9th Annual National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 3, 2012, to make ending heart disease a reality.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:07:13 -0800

London, Jan 23 (ANI): Researchers have now offered new insights into the genetic roots of congenital heart disease, thus opening the door to developing potential therapies to fight this chronic and potentially fatal disorder.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:28:00 -0800

Scientists have identified a finely tuned mechanism by which fetal heart muscle develops into a healthy and fully formed beating heart -- offering new insight into the genetic causes of congenital heart disease and opening the door to one day developing therapies to fight this chronic and potentially fatal disorder.

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:14:37 -0800

MY MOTHER died of a heart disease. She had congestive heart failure. Sometimes when I remember how much she suffered, I’d ask myself how can we avoid being one of its victims. Thus, I vowed to do all means to help and educate people on taking care of one’s heart through proper exercise, nutrition and self-discipline.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:22:22 -0800

Heart disease runs in Maria Freburg’s family, but she isn’t too concerned. Instead of worrying, she’s acknowledging and addressing the threat before it develops. “I have an opportunity to control the situation,” said Freburg. Education and proactive efforts to reduce risk factors are ...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800

In honor of American Heart Month, Health Dialog today announced it has made its award-winning1 patient decision aid, “Living with Coronary Heart Disease” available to the public for the month of February.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:43 -0800

In 1900, pneumonia was the leading cause of death in the U.S., but when doctors found ways to keep us alive longer, the heart gave out.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:50:18 -0800

Friday is the day to wear your heart on your sleeve. It's National Wear Red Day, designed to bring awareness to heart disease, the number one killer of women.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:30:45 -0800

Friday is the day to wear your heart on your sleeve. It's National Wear Red ... Komen for the Cure halted most of Planned Parenthood's grants for breast cancer ...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:03:47 -0800

Heart disease is the number one killer of American women -- no matter what their race or ethnicity. An estimated 42 million American women live with cardiovascular disease and one in three women die of heart disease. By contrast, 1 in 30 dies of breast cancer.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:44:03 -0800

Heart disease deadlier for women than cancer Washington, Feb 2 : Most women believe cancer is the No. 1 cause of death, but experts say that heart disease has killed more women than all forms of cancer combined, and many of these deaths are preventable.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:41:36 -0800

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Friday was National Go Red for Women Day, a day when women are encouraged to take the time to think about their health and how to reduce their risk for heart disease. It's practice that most women don't do, which is why the disease claims so many lives each year.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:43:09 -0800

If you think of just three women in your life, one of them is likely to die of cardiovascular disease. If you are a woman, one of them could be you.

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:15:19 -0800

February is recognized as National Heart Month. The American Heart Association is reaching out to the public during February, beginning with the Ninth Annual National Wear Red Day today to raise awareness on heart disease, but more specifically, heart disease among women.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:35:04 -0800

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- Heart disease is the number one killer of women, but cardiac surgeon Dr. Richard Eubanks said risk factors can be mitigated. If a heart attack does occur, treatment in the Singing River Health System bests the national average.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:57:29 -0800

It's the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the United States, killing one person every 37 seconds. February is Heart Disease Awareness month, and time for you to learn how to take care of your ticker

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:04:14 -0800

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death of men and women. February is heart month and it is important to recognize that heart disease is also the number one preventable disease. Unfortunately, the first symptom can be death. Don’t be a victim, be a survivor. Knowledge and education are essential to prevent and reverse heart disease. Diamond Fernandes, heart health expert, is ...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:57:29 -0800

It's the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the United States, killing one person every 37 seconds. February is Heart Disease Awareness month, and time for you to learn how to take care of your ticker

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:05:00 -0800

Heart disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer for both men and women. But what’s most astonishing is that almost 80 percent of heart disease is preventable, and even small lifestyle c