Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Obesity Alone Does Not Cause Arthritis In Animals, Scientists

Obesity Alone Does Not Cause Arthritis In Animals, Scientists Find

ScienceDaily (2009-09-29) -- The link between obesity and osteoarthritis may be more than just the wear and tear on the skeleton caused by added weight. A new study has found that the absence of the appetite hormone leptin can determine whether obese mice experience arthritis, no matter how heavy they are. ... > read full article



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