It’s not just the stuff of sad songs and tragic novels—broken heart syndrome is a real medical condition, and it turns out that men are more vulnerable to its deadly embrace. Sure, you might envision ...

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals surprising gender differences in both incidence and mortality rates of takotsubo cardiomyopathy, commonly known as broken ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Having a broken heart can mean more than an emotional wound. Broken heart syndrome is a condition where some of your heart muscle weakens rapidly and typically happens after ...

Broken heart syndrome occurs when part of the heart muscle weakens suddenly, causing the base of the heart to squeeze abnormally while the rest balloons outward. Unlike a heart attack, which is caused ...

Men are more likely to die from "broken heart syndrome" than women are, according to a new study published. Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is brought on by physical or ...

Feel free to cry over a pint of ice cream — but it’s not what’s going to mend your broken heart. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy — commonly known as broken heart syndrome — is a very real condition that is ...

NEWTON - While couples get ready to celebrate Valentine's Day, others are reminded love isn't always chocolate and roses, as medical research shows that heartbreak can actually change the structure of ...

If you've ever had a scary experience, when your adrenaline is pumping, as you deal with a threat or shock, you may relate to Maria Carraballo's experience. While on vacation in Puerto Rico, ...

Not-so-good news for men in a new study of broken heart syndrome. It’s a sudden or dramatic weakening of the heart brought on by emotional or physical stress. No one’s quite sure why this happens, but ...