‘Danger molecule’ associated with being obese, female and black in younger adults
A “danger molecule” is higher in the blood of younger black adults than whites, females than males and increases with weight and age, researchers report.
Brian H. Annex, M.D., FACC, FAHA
Department Chair, Medicine
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A “danger molecule” is higher in the blood of younger black adults than whites, females than males and increases with weight and age, researchers report.
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