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The Gut Microbiome and Obesity

Roughly 30% of people worldwide are overweight or obese. In the past four decades, obesity rates have nearly doubled in over seventy countries. Overweight and obese individuals are at higher risk for various illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. A healthy diet and exercise are known methods to combat and prevent obesity. Unfortunately, many people with low ...