By Jon Hamilton When people inherit a common variant of a gene called FTO, they tend to put on a few extra pounds and are at higher risk of becoming obese. A genetic double-whammy could raise your risk for obesity and losing mental function as you age
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Apr 19 2010, 03:01 PM
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