Friday, August 17, 2012

Blood type may signal heart disease risk

DALLAS - Here's another reason to know your blood type — it might be a clue to your risk of heart disease.

New research shows people who have blood types A, B or AB have a slightly higher risk of heart disease compared to those with O, the most common kind of blood type.

Harvard researcher Dr. Lu Qi (Key) says those who know they are at higher risk may be more motivated to make changes to lower their chances of heart disease.

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