Topic: Cedars Sinai

Researchers analyzing ten years of CDC data found that heart attack deaths among young people, which had been declining, reversed trend during the pandemic. A study from Cedars-Sinai suggests a 30% increase in heart attack risk for younger demographics. Health officials are debating whether this spike is a direct result of COVID-19 infections or other variables introduced since 2020.

The hosts critique NPR for its increasing reliance on corporate advertisements disguised as sponsorship acknowledgments. They highlight commercials for Cedars-Sinai, Carbonite, and LifeLock appearing on the public radio network. This is contrasted with the No Agenda model of direct listener support without corporate influence.