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Childhood BMI changes genetically linked to adulthood diabetes and heart disease
February 20, 2026

BRISBANE, Australia, Feb. 20 -- The University of Queensland posted the following news:

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Childhood BMI changes genetically linked to adulthood diabetes and heart disease

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A University of Queensland study has modelled how genes can influence a child's body mass index (BMI) over time and how they may contribute to the risk of developing diseases, such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes, later in life.

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