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Young Adults with Fatty Arteries

Updated 2026-10-09 13:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new study reveals that nearly one in ten young adults could have atherosclerosis, the build-up of fatty plaque in arteries. This condition is typically associated with older individuals.

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New Scientist
Atherosclerosis, the build-up of fatty plaque in arteries, usually affects people older than 50, but a "meaningful" proportion of younger adults also have the condition
2026-10-09 13:21 UTC
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