In battling the leading cause of death for women in the United States, a focus on diet and exercise is no longer enough.

Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death among men globally, with South Asian men facing heightened risks. Dr ...

When a heart attack strikes, speedy treatment is key. But findings in the European Heart Journal reveal that women wait ...

Gender disparities in heart care affect outcomes. Women often get less treatment than men. Learn the causes and solutions ...

Research shows that people with a certain body shape face a higher risk of serious health problems compared to their ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. Although it is largely preventable, each year ...

Learn about the connection between hidden heart fat and inflammation and blood vessel problems. Find out why this fat can ...

Researchers found that women with high levels of intermuscular fat had an ‘especially high risk’ of heart attack or failure, ...

The researchers calculated fat stored in muscles through the ratio of intermuscular fat to total muscle plus fat, and termed ...

People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new ...

Research found that every one per cent increase in muscle fat was associated with an increase of two per cent in risk of ...