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Published: August 29, 2023

Prescription for fruits, vegetables linked to better heart health, food security

Prescriptions for free produce were associated with reduced blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index, finds new study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes journal
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