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If you are overweight or obese you are more likely to develop coronary heart disease than someone who is a healthy weight. Find out more about how your weight affects your health.

RESEARCH

University of Manchester | Dr Ashraf Kitmitto

Mitochondria are the power houses of cells - they provide energy for all of the cell’s activities. Obesity disrupts the function of the mitochondria, and this is thought to contribute to the higher risk of diabetes and heart failure in peop...

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