Study shows direct link between leptin and obesity-related cardiovascular disease
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 13:56
in Health & Medicine
Obese people who don't have high cholesterol or diabetes might think they're healthy - despite the extra pounds. But new Ohio University research suggests that obesity raises levels of the hormone leptin, which can be as big a threat to the cardiovascular system as cholesterol...
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