Losing weight can protect you against cancers related to obesity, a new study finds. The findings are published in the journal Diabetes. Obesity has been linked to a higher risk of at least 13 types of cancer, researchers said. This is largely due to excess levels of hormones like estrogen and insulin. But study results show that dropping pounds can improve a person’s odds against developing these cancers, including breast, kidney, ovary, liver and pancreatic cancers. “This study reinforces how crucial it is to treat obesity as a chronic disease,” Read More