Obese 3-Year-Olds Show Early Signs of Heart Disease
March 1, 2010
A study by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers found that obese children as young as 3 years old have elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation that in adults is considered an early warning sign for possible future heart disease. Credit: UNC Medical Center News Office
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