A little nudge: Even just a modest weight gain of about 2.7kg (six pounds) causes bacterial populations in the gut to change and immune responses to shift.
SAN JOSE: Weight gain isn’t just a number on your bathroom scale.
A new Stanford study has found that the entire body undergoes changes for the worse when people pack on the pounds.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
