The science of preconceived notions

by LaVonne on 11/05/09 at 1:05 pm

Notice how it never occurs to the researchers—or the reporter—to question the other side of this equation: what if allergies cause obesity?

Childhood Obesity Linked To Allergies

There may be yet another reason to reduce childhood obesity: it may help prevent allergies.

A new study published in the May issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology showed that obese children and adolescents are at increased risk of having some kind of allergy, especially to a food.

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