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Archive Home > 2007 > February > 22 > Blood donation good for your cardiac health

Blood donation good for your cardiac health

By Markian Hawryluk / The Bulletin
February 22, 2007

Donating blood can save the lives of others. But new research suggests there might be a benefit to the donor as well.

A study from researchers at Dartmouth Medical School found that lowering the body's excess supply of iron, such as through blood donation, can improve cardiac health.

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