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Researchers from Harvard University publish new studies and findings in the area of life sciences
Published in Disease Risk Factor Week, December 6th, 2009
New investigation results, 'Dietary cholesterol and coronary artery disease: a systematic review,' are detailed in a study published in Current Atherosclerosis Reports. According to a study from the United States, "Coronary heart disease (CHD) remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States and other industrialized nations. A better understanding of modifiable risk factors for CHD is critical in order to effectively prevent this disease."
"Dietary factors known to influence the risk of CHD include saturated fats, trans-fats, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Although higher plasma levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol are associated with an...
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