Genetic study shows that low body fat may not lower risk for heart disease and diabetes

Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 15:31 in Health & Medicine

Having a lower percentage of body fat may not always lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes, according to a study by an international consortium of investigators, including two scientists from the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS).

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