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Obesity and Breast Cancer Connection Made |
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According to a new study of over 44,000 postmenopausal women, the more weight women gain in their adult life, the higher their risk for developing all types of breast cancer. Breast cancer risk was approximately 70 percent higher in women who experienced a gain of 21 to 40 pounds, 1.8 times greater for those who added 41 to 60 pounds, and 3 times the risk in those who expanded by over 60 pounds. Read more…
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