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A steady, high-fat diet is bad, but the news gets worse

04-23-2007 · EurekAlert!

Sure, one cheeseburger isn't going to kill you, but researchers at the University of Calgary in Canada have found that even the occasional high-fat meal may contribute to cardiovascular problems down the road.

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