Is obesity always a risk factor for heart disease?

Obesity is associated with diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which are all major risk factors for heart disease. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, explains why obesity is a risk factor for heart disease.

Obesity can increase your risk for atrial fibrillation, a potentially dangerous heart condition.

Learn how body weight can affect disease risk.

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An overview of TTR stabilizers and gene-silencing therapies for treating hereditary transthyretin (hATTR) amyloidosis.

While much of your cancer risk is out of your hands, you may be able to lower your odds by managing your weight.