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Cardiologists: Obese Teens Have Damaged Hearts

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According to a new study, obese teenagers who have no symptoms of heart disease, already have heart damage

European Society of Cardiology scientists found that obese teens, who showed no signs of heart disease, had damaged hearts with thicker walls.  Researchers said more studies are needed ed to determine if the heart damage can be reversed if the teens lose weight.