Obese children are much more likely to develop a form of acid reflux known as GERD, which can cause heartburn and be a precursor to esophageal cancer. Read the full story
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Obese Children at Higher Risk for Disease
Posted on 16 July 2010
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Obesity in Women Tied to Barrett’s Esophagus
Posted on 08 December 2009
Obesity in women may increase their risk of Barrett’s Esophagus, a disease recognized as a precursor to esophageal cancer. Get the details in this report from WLS News. Read the full story
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Cancer Rates Among Obese People Continue to Rise
Posted on 25 November 2009
Cancer rates among people who are obese continue to rise, new studies indicate. Watch this week’s WLS News to find out more. Read the full story
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