Exposure to low doses of hormone - disrupting chemicals early in life can alter gene expression in the liver as well as liver function, increasing the susceptibility to obesity and other metabolic diseases in adulthood, a new study finds. (sciencedaily.com)
Key risk factors for diabetes in cats include Genetics Chronic pancreatitis Other metabolic diseases (e.g., hyperthyroidism, Cushing's disease, acromegaly) Physical inactivity Predominant indoor lifestyle Obesity (primarycarevet.com)
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