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C-section kids not more likely to be overweight

Children born by Cesarean section are no more likely to become obese than those who are born vaginally, according to a Brazilian study.

Past research from Brazil had found a link between excessive weight and C-sections, leading some scientists to suggest that not being exposed to bacteria from the birth canal could make children fatter. But the latest findings - published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - suggest this doesn't appear to be the case.