Scientists have long known that lower estrogen levels after menopause can cause fat storage to shift from the hips and thighs to the abdomen. Now, a groundbreaking study, co-authored by the Mayo Clinic, has determined why: Proteins, revved up by the estrogen drop, cause fat cells to store more fat.
Medical School. In order to become a doctor, a person must first complete a bachelor's degree. Then, he or she must attend and complete four years of medical school. The first two years of medical school are comprised mostly of classroom work, learning the basics of anatomy, diseases and body functions.
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