Researchers found that children and teens with a genetic risk for polycystic ovary syndrome faced higher odds of developing obesity.

by healio.com

Study data suggest that children and adolescents with a high polygenic risk score for polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a higher BMI and are more likely to develop obesity.

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Children with higher genetic risk for PCOS more likely to develop obesity

Children and adolescents with a high polygenic risk score for polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have a higher BMI and are more likely to develop obesity, according to study data. Read more.