Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Men's Heart Risks Spike at 35, Urgent Screening Needed

1/29/2026

50 6

Summary

Story summary

A Northwestern Medicine study finds men's cardiovascular risk rises significantly at age 35, seven years earlier than women.
The divergence persists through mid-life, based on data from more than 5,100 adults followed since the 1980s.
Researchers say screening starting at age 40 may be too late for men and urge earlier preventive care, including use of PREVENT risk equations at age 30.

1 of 1

Story summary

A Northwestern Medicine study finds men's cardiovascular risk rises significantly at age 35, seven years earlier than women.
The divergence persists through mid-life, based on data from more than 5,100 adults followed since the 1980s.
Researchers say screening starting at age 40 may be too late for men and urge earlier preventive care, including use of PREVENT risk equations at age 30.