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A recent report from CNN details the high probability of cancer related illnesses as a result of obesity.

According to the report by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) the following are percentage increases for specific cancers as they relate to obesity:

• 49% of Endometrial Cancers
• 35% of Esophageal Cancers
• 28% of Pancreatic Cancers
• 245 of Kidney Cancers

Learn more about obesity related illnesses in this video from CNN.

KING 5 reports that if left untreated, severe heartburn can lead to esophageal cancer. But now patients can get relief with a new procedure that fixes the problem with no incisions.

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