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		rybosworld on April 13, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ageing studies in five animals suggests how to rev... It's also associated with thyroid tumors so I'd consider it a life shortener for that alone.

ericb on April 13, 2023 [–]

That so far hasn't been documented in humans. Also, being overweight is a life shortener itself, so the question is just which is riskier on-balance.

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