Stress hormone, depression trigger obesity in girls

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 08:00 in Health & Medicine

Depression raises stress hormone levels in adolescent boys and girls but may lead to obesity only in girls, according to researchers. Early treatment of depression could help reduce stress and control obesity - a major health issue...

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