News on Jennifer Van Hookhttp://diabetesinfoandtreatment.com/topic/jennifer-van-hook2010-04-16T06:59:12ZBirthplace weighs heavily on immigrant weight2010-04-16T06:59:12ZReuters US Online Report Health Newstag:diabetesinfoandtreatment.com,2010-04-16:/diabetes/birthplace-weighs-heavily-immigrant-weight-852886a/<div><p>NEW YORK (<a title="Reuters Group plc" href="/topic/Reuters+Group+plc" >Reuters Health</a>) - Where a US immigrant was born could play a significant role in how many pounds they pack on after arriving in America, according to a new study.</p><p>What's more, birthplace may alter how heavily body weight influences an immigrant's risk of developing diabetes.</p><p>"There was a clear link between being overweight and having diabetes for certain migrant groups, but not for others," <a title="...