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Free Metabolic Syndrome Web Focus. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together and increase the risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes affecting nearly 50 million Americans. Read this free collection providing valuable insight into this emerging medical and public health epidemic.this article is FREE

Spotting obesity genes. Gene interactions regulating body weight vary in the many stages of development. Read how metabolic syndrome pathology reveals that fructose-based sodas and salt can increase chances of obesity and cardiovascular disease.

Dysfunctional foods and obesity. Alcohol consumption could nullify weight-loss in habitual exercisers. Read about a statistical method that could detect changes in phenotypic obesity.this article is FREE

HELENA Study. Computer-based dietary programs could help shed light on relationships between diet and physical fitness. Read about the Healthy Lifestyle in Europe by Nutrition in Adolescence (HELENA) study that discusses a correlation between total body fat with anthropometric indices of body fat distribution in European adolescents.

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