NHLBI IN THE PRESS

Fat distribution in your body might be in the genes

It is not just the extra fat in the body, but where it is stored that increases the risks for diabetes, heart disease and stroke. NHLBI-funded researchers have identified seven new areas of the genome that influence the storage of fat. The study published in Nature Genetics might lead to insights for prevention and targeted therapies. Read the release.  

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