Editor’s note: The Focus on Research column highlights different research projects and topics being explored at Penn State. The following originally appeared on The Conversation. Menopause can have ...

Hidden hormonal imbalances can silently increase heart disease risk even when routine tests appear normal, experts warn.

Blood test Researchers assessed the effect of testosterone, estradiol, dehydroepiandrosterone, and sex hormone-binding globulin levels on coronary heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular ...

Menopause causes a drop in estrogen, which can lead to changes in heart rate, such as palpitations or fluctuations in heart rhythm. Menopause marks a significant transition in a person’s life, ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in some women. Doctors may advise people with certain forms of heart disease against using hormone ...

Many are aware of the short-term symptoms often associated with menopause, such as hot flashes, which are attributed to changes in reproductive hormones. However, they may not know that menopause can ...

Rising Incidence of Heart Attacks The frequency of heart attacks is increasing significantly. Many people believe that these ...

Sitting quietly at your desk, watching TV, or lying in bed at night, your heart should be taking it easy – beating steadily and calmly at somewhere between 60 and 80 beats per minute for most healthy ...