Belly Fat, not BMI, Boosts Cancer Risk in Older Women

When it comes to cancer risk in postmenopausal women, body fat distribution is more important than body weight, according to research recently presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2017 Congress in Spain.

Belly Fat, not BMI, Boosts Cancer Risk in Older Women European Society for Medical Oncology—When it comes to cancer risk in postmenopausal women, body fat distribution is more important than body weight, according to research recently presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) 2017 Congress in Spain. Read More →

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