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Weight gain as adult increases cancer risk by up to five times, research shows
(www.theguardian.com)
this post was submitted on 16 May 2026
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There is a mountain of evidence that shows 13 different cancers are directly caused by obesity. 8 more are suspected to be caused through excess weight.
When something is 500% more likely when a biological factor is introduced, it’s 100% correlation with strong possibility to be causation. So strong that there is no point asking that question unless you are asking it in bad faith.
Most people who drown have wet hair but wet hair isn't lethal.