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Washington University School of Medicine Links Parental BMI to Early-Onset Liver Disease
February 24, 2026
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 24 -- The Washington University School of Medicine posted the following news release:

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A risk factor for liver disease: your parent's body weight

A new study from researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shows that a person's risk of developing one of the most common chronic liver disorders is strongly correlated to the level of obesity of their parents.

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