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Obese women have more babies with heart defects
October 2, 2009 10:25 AM
Women who are overweight or obese before they get pregnant appear to be at an increased risk of having babies with heart defects. A new study from the CDC finds that babies born to severely obese women had a 30% increased risk of having a congenital heart problem, compared... more » -
Obesity linked to breast cancer recurrence
September 22, 2009 12:53 PM
Obesity , drinking alcohol and smoking can all increase a breast cancer survivor's risk for developing a second breast cancer. A study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle finds obesity increases the risk for a second cancer by 50-percent. Having at least one alcoholic drink... more »
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