New research suggests that nearly 6 percent of cancers (792,600 cancer cases) can be at least partly attributed to obesity and diabetes.

The study, published online at The Lancet Diabest & Endocrinology website, states that diabetes and a high body mass index (greater than 25) are both associated with a higher risk of certain cancers. 

Read more in our February Live Well, Work Well Newsletter, and find out: 

• If avocados are a legitimately health food craze
• How long the common cold can be contagious
• How you can make a healthy chicken soup