Decreasing insulin resistance prevents obesity-related cardiovascular damage
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 12:49
in Health & Medicine
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Knocking out one gene that contributes to insulin resistance appears to prevent much of the cardiovascular damage typically associated with obesity, researchers say.
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