Obese men may have lower hernia risk (Reuters)

Reuters - Overweight and obese men may be less likely than their thinner counterparts to develop a hernia in the groin, a long-term study suggests.

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This article is a warning. If you are looking for nutritional advice, you will want to find real credentials. Real credentials include registered dietitian (RD). Other credentials include a BS, MS or PHD from an accredited university in nutritional science, sports nutrition, or exercise science. Don't be afraid to ask where people got their nutritional education.

Please be careful, I can't describe how many bogus websites I come across promising quick fix products, tested and approved by nutritionists. Remember, unrealistic claims are probably false.

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