Heart Attacks Rising Among Young Women: New Study Reveals Hidden Cause

While heart attacks in older adults have declined, new research shows a troubling trend: they're increasing among adults under 40, particularly women.

A Mayo Clinic study has identified a lesser-known condition that's behind one in ten heart attacks in women under 65 – and it can strike even healthy women without traditional risk factors like high cholesterol. The condition is nearly six times more common in women than men and can occur suddenly, sometimes triggered by intense exercise or appearing without warning.

Dr. Claire Raphael, the study's lead author, emphasizes that heart attacks aren't limited to older adults or smokers, urging anyone experiencing chest pain to seek medical attention.

Watch the full video above to learn about this hidden cause of heart attacks and what young women need to know to protect themselves.