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Seeking the best path (American College of Cardiology scientific session)
Studies indicate that the way heart health markers are lowered may be as important as getting them down. - May 19

Address mental health needs of returning troops, study says
"Invisible" war wounds could overwhelm military facilities and bring community health care into the mix. - May 19

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