Is obesity-related inflammation linked to increased cancer risk in people with normal BMI?

Obesity & Cancer Inflammation1 min readUpdated May 24, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We’ve found so far that inflammation tied to excess body fat — even in people with a normal BMI — may be linked to a higher chance of developing cancer. This connection was observed through specific tissue changes and elevated levels of certain proteins in breast tissue, suggesting that fat-related...

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May 24, 2026·Last updated May 24, 2026
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