Gene variants associated with body shape increase risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 - 21:31
in Health & Medicine
A study has found that a pattern of gene variants associated with a body type, in which weight is deposited around the abdomen, rather than in the hips and thighs, increases the risk for type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, as well as the incidence of several cardiovascular risk factors.