Obesity has long been associated with a host of lifestyle ailments like diabetes, cardiovascular ailments and even cancer. Previous studies studied the link between excess body fat and risk of developing cancer later on in life.
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Fat Linked to Cancer Development: Ayurveda Remedies That May Help Tackle Obesity