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JAMA study outlines how obesity leads to development of cancer

A comprehensive review coauthored by KU researcher summarizes how obesity contributes to cancer development and how that risk could be reduced.

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JAMA study outlines how obesity leads to development of cancer

Ten percent of new cancer diagnoses in the United States are linked to being overweight or obese, and losing at least 10% of your body weight may be necessary to lessen the adverse effects of obesity and lower the risk, according to a comprehensive r

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