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Should a patient’s social networks be considered when assessing their health?

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Should a patient’s social networks be considered when assessing their health?

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The friends you have on Facebook or other social networks can actually predict your risk for health problems, such as a heart attack. James Fowler, PhD, professor of medical genetics and political science at UCSD, explains.

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