Obesity-Related Cancers on the Rise, Especially in Developed Countries

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United Nations News Centre
A veggie basket from an organic farm in Manitoba, CA. 
Larry Powell PinP photo.
A healthy diet can help to alleviate risk factors for a range of chronic diseases linked to obesity. Details here.

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Rixar13 said…
"Is there a new DDT on the horizon? "

Difficult to turn back the clock or ban the use.
November 28, 2014 at 4:14 PM
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