#14 Obesity and the Immune System
A poorly functioning immune system can increase our risks for infections and make it harder to recover from the illnesses. COVID has shown us that viral illnesses are more likely to be fatal in persons with a poor immune system. Our immune system also plays a role in cancer and disorders like Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. This episode we are going to take a look at how the rising rate of obesity correlates with a weakening immune system.
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