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UT medical researcher determines link between foie gras and disease

06-18-2007 · EurekAlert!

Experimental data published today by University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine researchers shows a potential link between foie gras consumption and amyloid-related dieases such as Alzheimer's, rheumatoid arthritis and adult onset diabetes.

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