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Young, Black adults had a higher risk of heart disease, worse hospital outcomes

Research Highlights: Between 2007 and 2017, the rates of cardiovascular disease risk factors increased substantially among hospitalized young, Black adults in the U.S. ...

British veterans severely injured in the Afghanistan War had higher risk of CVD

Research Highlights: British veterans who experienced severe physical injuries during deployment to Afghanistan were significantly more likely to have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of ...

Illicit drugs, high alcohol consumption both linked to first-time, irregular heart rhythm

Research Highlights: Adults who use methamphetamines, cocaine, opiates or cannabis (marijuana) may have a 35% to 86% higher risk of developing an irregular heartbeat ...

Reduced air pollution in U.S. during pandemic shutdown linked to fewer heart attacks

Research Highlights: Reduced air pollution in the U.S. during the COVID-19 shutdown was linked with fewer heart attacks when analyzing pollution and heart attacks ...