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Body fat deep below the surface is a toxic risk, especially for your heart

  • Written by Lea M D Delbridge, Professor of Physiology, University of Melbourne
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to forget one of the largest health challenges we face remains the global obesity epidemic. World Health Organisation data shows obesity has nearly tripled in less than 50 years, with about 40% of adults worldwide now overweight or obese. High body fat increases the risk of chronic diseases,...

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