You can actually die of a broken heart after the death of a loved one, especially if the grief is overwhelming, new research shows.

Think only women get broken heart syndrome? Think again. This rare heart condition is far more deadly in men, and science is racing to understand why.

A heart broken open When the teenager stepped into the pulpit, her IV pump slung over her shoulder, the congregation grew quiet.

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.

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.

Broken heart syndrome sounds like something out of a romance novel. But it’s a bona fide medical condition that feels like a full-blown heart attack—and research reveals it’s especially ...

A new study from the Journal of the American Heart Association found that men die from a condition known as “broken heart syndrome” at more than twice the rate that women do.