Being Obese Is Better Than Being Underweight [Science]

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Modern society is obsessed with weight: everyone longs to be skinny, and obesity is demonized. But while being overweight does carry with it health risks, a new study suggests that being underweight is far more dangerous than being obese.More Read More ...