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Regular Fasting May Improve CVD Risk
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Title Regular Fasting May Improve CVD Risk
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565877?src=rss
Description An observational study of Latter-day Saints Mormons suggests that fasting may be a key driver of reduced cardiovascular disease in this group. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Nov 15, 2007
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