Is obesity hereditary? Study says being overweight comes down to our genes By Talker News Jun 23, 2026 2 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya via Pexels By Stephen BeechBeing overweight may be largely down to our genes, according to new research. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kA 4=2DDlQHA\3=@4<\A2C28C2A9Qm%96 =:?< 36EH66? A2C6?ED’ 2?5 49:=5C6?’D H6:89E :D >@DE=J 86?6E:4[ DF886DE E96 7:?5:?8D]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQHA\3=@4<\A2C28C2A9Qmp? 2?2=JD:D @7 ge[___ }@CH68:2? 49:=5C6? 7@F?5 E92E E96 2DD@4:2E:@? 36EH66? A2C6?ED’ 3@5J >2DD :?56I Wq|xX 2?5 E96:C 49:=5C6?VD 49:=59@@5 q|x >2J 36 AC:>2C:=J 5F6 E@ 86?6E:4 :?96C:E2?46 C2E96C E92? 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Childhood experiences of LGBTQ+ stigma can harm romantic relationships decades later – psychologists explain how to reconnect with yourself and your partner
