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Obesity Linked to Cancers

Strong connections between weight and cancer in men and women

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 15, 2008 4:32 AM CST

(Newser) – Researchers have identified a powerful link between being overweight and the risk of developing certain types of cancer. Strong links were discovered between obesity and cancer of the esophagus in men and women, and uterine endometrial and gallbladder cancers in women, reports WebMD. Researchers also...   Read full story »

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