Metabolic syndrome is not a disease, but a clustering or "constellation" of health markers related to weight, lack of exercise and genetics. READ MORE
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome
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The Rise of Obesity Among Latinx People
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Obesity, Racism and Covid: A Deadly Combination
Social determinants of health contribute to higher rates of obesity among Black, Hispanic and Native American women. And that makes Covid more dangerous for them.
La obesidad, el racismo y el covid-19: Una combinación mortal
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