Heart Disease

If You Have PCOS, Are you More Likely to Develop Heart Disease?

Two reproductive endocrinologists refute the commonly held belief that women with PCOS are at increased risk for heart disease; rather, type 2 diabetes and obesity have a direct impact on heart health.

High HDL May Not Protect All Women Against Heart Disease

Findings from the MESA Trial call into question the beneficial effects of HDL cholesterol in reducing the risks associated with cardiovascular disease in older menopausal women.

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