Cardiac Deaths Have Increased 17 Percent in Years Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
A new population-based study conducted by researchers at Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham has found that cardiac deaths have increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many occurring in homes rather than hospitals. Published May 30, 2025 in JAMA Network Open, the study offers one of the most comprehensive analyses to date examining […]
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Age, COVID-19 and Vaccination on the Rise
Previous research has indicated that approximately 3 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation (AFib); however, a 2024 study conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that AFib is actually three times more prevalent in the U.S. […]
Alarming Rise in Heart Attack Rates Among Young Adults in U.S.
Heart attacks were once considered a condition primarily affecting older adults, but concerning new data reveals a rise in heart attack cases among healthy young adults. In 2019, approximately 0.3 percent of Americans aged 18-44 years old experienced a heart attack; however, that figure increased to 0.5 percent in 2023, translating to one in every […]
Marijuana Use Linked to Higher Risk of Strokes and Heart Attacks
Marijuana use of any kind, including smoking, vaping or consuming edibles, is linked to a higher risk of strokes and heart attacks, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association last month. The study found that those who consume the drug regularly have an increased risk of life-threatening medical […]
Fatty Liver Disease Rates Increasing in American Children
Prior to the turn of the 21st century, only a handful of cases of pediatric fatty liver disease were documented in medical literature. Today the non-alcoholic liver disease affects millions of children and has more than doubled according to data from 2017-2021. Fatty liver disease is now estimated to be about as common as asthma […]
NFL Urged to Screen Players for COVID-19 Vaccine Induced Heart Inflammation
The National Football League (NFL) is facing pressure to offer cardiac screenings for players due to evidence that the COVID vaccine causes heart inflammation. The Health Freedom Defense Fund sent a letter urging that players be tested and screened to determine whether they have been adversely affected by the controversial shots and that a long-term […]