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The World Health Organization reports that ischaemic heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, is the leading ...

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By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A sweeping analysis of nearly three million children pinpoints which early-life factors most strongly ...

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High blood pressure is the most common risk factor for heart disease, but also the most modifiable one. Dr London shares how often you should measure it.

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