Decades of anabolic steroid use threaten heart health and longevity

Earth.com reports that long-term anabolic steroid use is linked to scarred arteries, weaker heart function, and higher rates of heart attack, heart failure, and early death, with risk evident in both men and women and starting at a young age. Studies show the burden increases with duration and exposure, prompting calls for education and monitoring over prohibition as the market persists and evolves, driven in part by social media.