Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
The Washington Post:
Fried Foods May Taste Good, But They Up Your Chance Of Having Major Cardiovascular Problems, Such As A Heart Attack, By 28 Percent
Regularly eating fried foods — french fries, fried chicken and the like — ups your chance of having a major cardiovascular problem, such as a heart attack or stroke, by 28 percent, according to new research. Published in the journal Heart, the report also notes that the more you eat, the greater your risk, with each additional weekly serving