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Did you know... that pathologist Kenneth Walton conducted a 1973 study into the causes of heart disease in which he got participants to eat greasy fry-ups?
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Do you have a reference for this study? I've failed to find it via PubMed under 1973. Thanks. Espresso Addict (talk) 22:38, 15 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Only secondary comments through the obits and whatnot, I'm afraid. Ironholds (talk) 01:50, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
That's a shame, I was keen to read it! Espresso Addict (talk) 02:11, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]
With your username I think you have enough heart problems without adding fast food to the mix :P. His wife Cynthia is my great-aunt (although I was originally interested in the article since he studied under Roy Cameron, a guy I wrote about) so I can ask for any specifics on the title next time I see her. Ironholds (talk) 02:59, 16 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]