Young People Also at Risk of Heart AttacksByline: Adam Davies @thechronicle.com.auThe Chronicle (Toowoomba, Australia)
Research shows that heart attacks are becoming more prevalent among adults younger than 50—and the outcomes are worse for women. The good news is we know how to prevent them.
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