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Dust components may promote obesity

But indoor particles’ health impacts remain fuzzy

Dust!

PLUMP PARTICLES   Fats lurking in house dust can activate a protein in human cells that researchers think plays a key role in obesity.

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By Beth Mole

- More than 2 years ago

Dust bunnies that breed under furniture may be bad news for waistlines, a new study suggests. But it’s far too early to add dusting to a weight loss plan, researchers caution.