Obesity

New research on obesity from Washington University summarized

Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, December 30th, 2010

2010 DEC 30 -- A new study, 'Current knowledge of obesity's effects in the pre- and periconceptional periods and avenues for future research,' is now available. According to recent research from the United States, "The prevalence of obesity is growing among reproductive-age women. This is concerning because obesity has significant health-related consequences."

"Aside from the long-term risks of diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer, obesity poses immediate threats for young women including subfertility and adverse early and late pregnancy outcomes. Epidemiologic and experimental studies demonstrate associations between prepregnancy obesity and...

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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2010-12-30)

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