Childhood Obesity

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The ways excess body fat causes cancer

In 10 seconds? Obesity is a growing cause of cancer around the world. Researchers are uncovering how extra body fat facilitates cancer growth, so they can figure out how to best treat these cancers. Yeah…I've heard it so many...

by Dr. Talia Henkle ∙ October 12, 2022 ∙ 3 min read

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How air pollution can make children fatter

In 10 seconds? Research has found a strong link between air pollution and childhood obesity pointing at certain vehicle exhaust fumes and second-hand smoke as the culprits. Wait, can pollution really make kids overweight? Well, i...

by Dr Simona Gulbinaité ∙ November 4, 2021 ∙ 3 min read