New research shows belly fat may raise heart failure risk more than body weight. Waist size and inflammation matter more than you think.

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Research Highlights Fat stored around the waist, often called belly fat or visceral fat, showed a much stronger link to heart ...

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Extra belly fat may be a bigger red flag for heart health than body mass index (BMI), according to a new study. BMI, a ...

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Many people exercise consistently, try to eat well and still struggle with stubborn belly fat that refuses to go away. When ...

New research suggests that measures of excess weight around the waist (central obesity or visceral fat) may increase the risk ...