Marshall University research links diet to hormone function, weight management

Marshall University research links diet to hormone function, weight management

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Health leaders say West Virginia consistently ranks high in obesity in comparison to other states in the nation, so researchers at Marshall University took a deeper look at what's behind the epidemic. Their research suggests diet may play a critical role in restoring hormone function when it comes to metabolic health and weight management. Researchers took a look at the innermost layer of the intestine, where there are…