Health

The Hill -   The COVID-19 vaccine lowered the risk of cardiovascular issues associated with the virus by around 40 percent, according to new research. The study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine on Monday, studied the incidence of medical events like strokes and heart attacks in veterans immunized for COVID-19.   

The study found that the vaccine decreased the risk of cardiovascular death associated with the virus by nearly 60 percent, the risk of heart attack by around 40 percent and the risk of stroke by just more than 30 percent. Additionally, it decreased the risk of hospitalization for heart failure by around 40 percent, according to the study.

The researchers found that people over the age of 75 had the greatest reduction in risk for these health issues, as well as those with preexisting health conditions.  Other research supports these new findings.