WATCH LIVE

Chicago & Suburban Cook Co.North SuburbsWest SuburbsSouth SuburbsNW Indiana
EDIT
Log In
WatchApps
Local News
Chicago & Suburban Cook Co.North SuburbsWest SuburbsSouth SuburbsNW Indiana
Categories
WeatherTrafficLocal NewsU.S. & WorldI-TeamPoliticsEntertainmentConsumer & Business
WeatherHealth and COVIDABC7 SportsEquity ReportLocalishRace and CultureChicago Proud
Station Info
About ABC7 ChicagoABC7 Newsteam BiosCommunity JournalismTV ListingsABC7 Jobs - InternshipsContests, Promotions & RulesCommunity
shows
ABC7 LIVE NewscastsWindy City WeekendOur ChicagoOur America
Follow Us:
Welcome,
Your Account
Log Out

Obesity may boost odds of developing certain cancer

wls
By ABC7
June 22, 2009 A new study in Obstetrics and Gynecology finds those extra pounds can significantly increase a woman's risk of developing endometrial cancer. That's especially true if she experiences early menopause.

The study found women in that category were 22 percent more likely to develop this type of cancer.

Researchers suspect that a hormonal imbalance is likely to blame for the increased risk.

Copyright © 2023 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
TOP STORIES
Person in custody, charges pending after woman found dead in freezer
Eagles' Josh Sills indicted on rape, kidnapping charges in Ohio
LSU student hit, killed by car after rape, police say; 4 arrested
Missing Michigan teen found dead on HS grounds: Ann Arbor police
George Santos' ex-boyfriends say they felt trapped, manipulated
Husband of 'Real Housewives' star Erika Jayne indicted in Chicago
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 5 Chicago area stores, company announces
Show More
St. John officer charged after November police-involved shooting
Rare, green comet to pass by Earth tonight
2nd jury finds WI man guilty in wife's antifreeze poisoning death
Oregon kidnapping suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot, police say
Video aims to undermine Murdaugh's claim he was not at murder scene
More TOP STORIES News
ABC7 Chicago
  • Home
  • AccuWeather
  • Traffic
  • Local News
      Chicago & Suburban Cook Co.North SuburbsWest SuburbsSouth SuburbsNW Indiana
  • Categories
      WatchAppsLocal NewsU.S. & WorldI-TeamPoliticsEntertainmentConsumer & Business
  • Station Info
      About ABC7 ChicagoABC7 Newsteam BiosCommunity JournalismTV ListingsABC7 Jobs - InternshipsContests, Promotions & RulesCommunity
  • Shows
      ABC7 LIVE NewscastsWindy City WeekendOur ChicagoOur America
  • Apps
ABC7 Chicago
Follow Us:
HomeWeatherTrafficWatchPhotosApps
Chicago & Suburban Cook Co.North SuburbsWest SuburbsSouth SuburbsNW Indiana
Local NewsU.S. & WorldI-TeamPoliticsEntertainmentConsumer & Business
About ABC7 ChicagoABC7 Newsteam BiosCommunity JournalismTV ListingsABC7 Jobs - InternshipsContests, Promotions & RulesCommunity
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • Children's Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Terms of Use
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Public Inspection File
  • FCC Applications
Privacy PolicyDo Not Sell My Personal InformationChildren's Privacy PolicyYour US State Privacy Rights
Terms of UseInterest-Based AdsPublic Inspection FileFCC Applications
Copyright © 2023 ABC, Inc., WLS-TV Chicago. All Rights Reserved.