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Obesity and cancer risk: what the latest research showsCancer & Oncology
Sep 28, 2026

Obesity and cancer risk: what the latest research shows

Obesity has long been linked to cancers of the colon, kidney, liver, endometrium and several other organs. A major 2026 analysis suggests that the list may be broader than the 13 cancer types commonly highlighted in public-health guidance. Researchers from the National Cancer Institute, Imperial College London and Johns Hopkins University combined evidence from 226 […]

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