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Calcium supplements linked to heart attacks - The Boston Globe

Older people, and postmenopausal women in particular, are often advised to take calcium pills to avoid broken bones that can come with aging. A new review links calcium supplements with a higher rate of heart attacks.

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Thrombotic Event, Mineral, Calcium, Supplement

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