It may be surprising, yet true.

While some believe breast cancer is the number one killer of American women, more women die of heart disease than all the cancers combined.

For a combination of reasons, one of which includes how aggressively doctors look for and treat heart disease in women, the condition is often more fatal in women than in men.

To read more on the disparity, click here .

Aaaagh! As I am a 55 years old woman this does not make good reading. I am overweight, diabetic and am easily stressed which sends my blood pressure sky-high, I also rattle with all the drugs I take each day.