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Obesity Tied to Common Kidney Cancer
Obese patients are more likely to develop a common form of kidney cancer, a new study reports. Researchers examined data from more than 1600 patients with kidney tumors and found that those with a BMI over 30 were 48 percent more likely to develop a clear-cell renal cell cancer (RCC) than normal-weight patients. The risk ...



As Obesity Increases, So Does Stroke Risk
A greater BMI equates to a great risk of stroke, according to a new study. Researchers examined more than 13,000 patients over the course of 19 years, evaluating the effect o...
Obesity Ups Risk of Liver Cancer
Inflammatory factors related to obesity can contribute to the development of liver cancer, according to research at the University of California in San Diego. The study, publ...
Excess Weight Poses Anesthesia Challenge
In addition to weight-related conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure, obese individuals may also face a greater risk of complications during surge...
Obesity linked to higher risk of kidney stones
Research in the Journal of Urology indicates that obese individuals are more likely than normal-weight people to develop kidney stones. A team led by Dr. Brian R. Matlaga of ...




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Another Cause of Obesity: The Bacteria in Your Gut?
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