Obesity and cancer: unravelling the microbiome’s hidden role

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Obesity has been implicated as the driving force of many diseases including cancer through multiple biological mechanisms, including gut microbial imbalances, compromised intestinal barrier integrity, persistent low-grade inflammation, and alterations in energy uptake. As lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, and sleep are known to influence disease susceptibility, understanding the role of the gut...

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