Human Adenovirus Promotes Weight Gain in Monkeys – (10-10-02)

Human Adenovirus Promotes Weight Gain in Monkeys

While I don’t have much to say on this topic (surprised?), I must admit that I have never given much thought to an infectious etiology for obesity. I just hope that we do not tread too heavily down this path, releasing patients of their own personal responsibility with lifestyle changes promoting a healthy weight and blaming excess weight on a virus that is beyond our control.

Nutrition.org — Abstracts: Dhurandhar et al. 132 (10): 3155

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