Obese adults have similar heart risk to healthy weight
A study published in The Lancet found that obese adults aged 40 and over have similar cholesterol and blood pressure levels to those with a healthy weight. Researchers analyzed data from nearly one million adults and noted the convergence of cardiovascular risk factors, primarily due to increased use of cholesterol and blood pressure medications among the obese population.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 03:42 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 03:50 UTC
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