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Heart of the Matter: Atherosclerosis, a Sign of Trouble for the Heart
In an average lifetime, the heart beats more than two and a half billion times, unless coronary heart disease interferes with its functioning. Narrowing of the coronary arteries that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart is the number one killer ...
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The Growing Years: Increasing Incidence of Childhood Obesity
An estimated 25% of American children are at risk for obesity, many with elevated levels of cholesterol and blood pressure. Numerous children exhibit a high percentage of plaque and hardening of the arteries before the age of 10, and are showing up ...