A High-Fat Diet Weakens Immunity in a Mouse Model

Obesity rates have been steadily rising around the world for many years. Obesity has been linked to a variety of health problems including metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as other issues, like an increased risk of cancer or infection. It is also linked to chronic inflammation that is low-grade, but could also be leading to other problems. Studies have shown that there are biomarkers of this inflammation…