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Lown Scholars work to improve heart health worldwide
The Lown Scholars program brings together mid-career public health scientists and professionals from low- and middle-income countries to take short courses together on topics related to cardiovascular disease prevention, and work with faculty mentors to develop project proposals.
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Nurses’ Health Study 3 ramps up its recruiting efforts
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In India, wealth linked to increased obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure risk
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Only third of gout sufferers receiving treatment
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