Research Links Two Genes To Obesity And Health Disorders

Family DNA may influence development of Metabolic Syndrome Two genes may be linked to obesity and health disorders according to new research by the TOPS Obesity and Metabolic Research Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin. The study of obese individuals from four generations of families shows that hereditary DNA may influence development of Metabolic Syndrome, a cluster of conditions effecting one in five Americans, which dramatically increases the risk for heart disease and diabetes...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Source Type: news