Yale eggheads say obesity is contagious
If you have a gut feeling that your partner may be the reason you're packing on the pounds, you may be onto something.
A study out of Yale University claims that obesity and liver disease alters the microbes in your stomach, a condition that may actually be contagious.
Researchers determined that healthy mice mixed in with altered-microbe mice had increased susceptibility to becoming overweight, much like their already-afflicted rodent ringers.
While some Tweeps are already imploring their more-corpulent comrades to steer clear (@TEEnsign was, \"Go away I don't want to catch your fat.\"), other critics are already blasting the study as just another example of \"fat-shaming.\"
Do you think you can catch chubbiness from your mate?
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Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.
