The end of a relationship, no matter the circumstances, can feel like a seismic event, leaving behind a trail of hurt, ...

The sudden or dramatic weakening of the heart from emotional or physical stress tends to affect more women. A North Texas cardiologist explains what may lead to a higher mortality rate for men.

The rare stress-induced heart condition has been observed primarily in women, but a study published in May found that the illness may be more deadly for men.

The rare stress-induced heart condition has been observed primarily in women, but a study published in May found that the illness may be more deadly for men.

Extreme emotional stress can cause a medical condition called broken heart syndrome. For decades, doctors thought it should mainly concern women — but that’s changing.

When a loved one passes on and your heart aches — there’s a name for that, and apparently, men are more likely to die from it.

“Broken heart syndrome” carries a significant risk of death and serious complications. Although the condition appears to be much more common in women, men may be significantly more likely to ...

Broken heart syndrome is more common in women, but men are more than twice as likely to die of it. Emotional or physical stress can trigger broken heart syndrome, and symptoms can mimic a heart ...

Although broken heart syndrome is most common in women, men die from it at more than twice the rate, according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association.