Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Gene variants associated with body shape increase risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes

A study has found that a pattern of gene variants associated with a body type, in which weight is deposited around the abdomen, rather than in the hips and thighs, increases the risk for type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, as well as the incidence of several cardiovascular risk factors.



from Top Health News – ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2lf9JFj
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