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Science News for May 27, 2017


Obesity can cause cardiovascular ill-health, even in the young

Researchers found that higher body mass index (BMI) can cause worse cardiovascular health in young adults as young as 17, according to a study using data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. The study suggests that tackling obesity from an early age may help prevent cardiovascular changes that are precursors to car...

SourceEuropean Society of Human Genetics·DateMay 27, 2017