Obesity And Death

Side Effects Public Media | By Sound Medicine Radio

Published June 9, 2014 at 8:21 PM EDT

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Experts disagree about whether being obese shortens your lifespan. But did you know that according to one recent study, the answer is a resounding "yes"?

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