Work

Effects of obesity on hormonally driven cancer in women

Year: 2016

Type: review

Abstract: Obesity increases the risk of numerous poor health outcomes, including cancer. Obesity is especially problematic in women because both they and their offspring may be at increased risk of cancer. Studying transmission of obesity-induced cancer risk is challenging in humans, but animal studies are beginning to reveal the underlying mechanisms.

Source: Science Translational Medicine

DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aad8842

Authors: Kelle H. Moley, Graham A. Colditz

Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Cancer Risks and Factors

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development