Surprising culprits behind cell death from fat and sugar overload

Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 11:31 in Health & Medicine

Excess nutrients, such as fat and sugar, don't just pack on the pounds but can push some cells in the body over the brink. Unable to tolerate this "toxic" environment, these cells commit suicide.

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