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New research shows stroke risk tied closer to type of fat consumed, not amount

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New research shows stroke risk tied closer to type of fat consumed, not amount

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In the US, stroke is the #5 leading cause of death. The American Heart Association discovered the source of fats makes a difference in the chances of having a stroke.

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