How Do You Reduce Chances Of Heart Disease?
According to a new British study, annual flu shots may protect people from heart attacks, and they offer the best protection if people get the vaccinations early in the season. The study was based on a review of medical data on more than 78,000 people in England and Wales. It showed that the risk of getting a heart attack was 19 percent lower in those who had a flu vaccine in the past year. The study has been criticized by some U.S. researchers who cite flaws in the study, stating that there...
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