Healthy obesity a myth, study finds Obesity raises the risk of MI and stroke even when traditional risk factors such as high BP or cholesterol are absent, according to a study that overturns the idea obesity can be 'benign' in some people. by Stephen Robinson Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up