And it's been linked to cancer and metabolic disorders leading to obesity.

癌症和新陈代谢紊乱导致的肥胖也被认为与此有关。

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While many genes have been identified as leading to obesity, this is the first time a genetic explanation for 'extreme thinness' has been unveiled.

以前找到的很多都是能够导致人肥胖的基因，而“瘦身”基因是首例发现的可以让人变得异常苗条的遗传因子。

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Fatty junk food destroys the brain cells that control weight, leading to a vicious circle of obesity, scientists have revealed.

科学家通过研究揭示了垃圾食品对健康的危害：因为热量超标的垃圾食品会破坏大脑中控制体重的细胞，并且有可能引发出现肥胖症。

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First lady Michelle Obama is leading a campaign to fight childhood obesity.

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My fear is that the same liberal vision that wants to give America vast amounts of free time will be the same one that requires widespread and hugely invasive nanny-stateism in order to prevent the guaranteed minimum income from leading to guaranteed maximum obesity.

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But sleepiness is dangerous and bad for health--leading to everything from falling asleep while driving to, in some studies, increased risk for obesity.

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Already she has established herself as the nation's first hostess, in addition to leading initiatives such as a national campaign against childhood obesity.

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