Obesity Epidemic Spreads To Pets & Lab Animals

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Obesity Epidemic Spreads To Pets & Lab Animals

Obesity Epidemic Spreads To Pets & Lab AnimalsA study of 20,000 animals found pets, primates and rodents used in research, and urban rats are all getting fatter. Since lab animals aren't overeating, scientists theorize environmental toxins may be damaging the endocrine systems of humans and animals.

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