Jet lag and obesity share similar pathways to liver cancer
Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 17:31
in Health & Medicine
Since 1980, the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer, has nearly tripled, and obesity related liver disease is one of the driving forces behind the increasing number of cases. Researchers are now examining how other lifestyle factors may affect your health. Using mice, the scientists show that repeated jet lag increases both obesity related liver disease and the risk of liver cancer.