Scientists probe obesity's ties to breast cancer risk
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Obesity is a well-known risk factor for breast cancer, but researchers haven
Obesity is a well-known risk factor for breast cancer, but researchers haven't figured out what connects the two. A new study suggests the link may be due to a change in breast tissue structure, which might promote breast cells to progress to cancer.
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Scientists probe obesity's ties to breast cancer risk
Adipose Tissue of Breast (Superior Medial Quadrant; Left)
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