Obesity’s role in cancer

Friday, March 26, 2010 - 11:07 in Health & Medicine

It may not cause the disease, but studies show a link between fat and certain types. Packing on the pounds gets a well-deserved bad rap. Most Americans understand that excess weight contributes to heart disease and diabetes, not to mention the urge to hide behind the kids in family photos. But obesity as a risk factor for cancer?

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