Feb 13, 2023
Optimizing pre-pregnancy health may help reverse the rise in heart-related maternal deaths and complications, especially among Black women, according to a new American Heart Association report.
Feb 2, 2023
Women who have complications during pregnancy may face a much higher risk of stroke at an earlier age than those without them, new research suggests.
Dec 21, 2022
While cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women, these top stories of 2022 dig into other topics like breast cancer, maternal mortality and racial disparities.
Nov 15, 2022
Women taking part in a health program in their rural town improved their health and fitness – and stayed healthy after the program ended – according to a new study.
Nov 15, 2022
Some women develop high blood pressure well after postpartum care ends and such cases may be missed, new research suggests.
Nov 10, 2022
Compared to women who conceive naturally, women who conceive using assisted reproductive technology may have a greater risk for serious heart-related complications when the baby is born.
Oct 18, 2022
Some risk factors for breast cancer and heart disease overlap. Following simple evidence-backed tips can lead to a two-for-one benefit.
Sep 30, 2022
In 2020, the maternal death rate for Hispanic women rose sharply. The reasons aren't yet clear, but the pandemic had direct and indirect effects.
Sep 26, 2022
Using frozen embryos for in vitro fertilization may increase risk for high blood pressure complications during pregnancy compared to using fresh embryos or conceiving naturally, new research suggests.
Jul 21, 2022
Having endometriosis may raise a woman's risk for having a stroke later in life, new research shows.