1 extra kilo of deep belly fat can increase diabetes risk in women

Deep belly fat — which is hard to detect and measure — can increase women’s risk of type 2 diabetes over seven times, according to a new study.

How do you lose belly fat?

Belly fat, or excess fat around the abdomen, has causes that include lack of exercise, poor diet, and stress. Being more active, improving nutrition, getting better sleep, and cutting alcohol intake can all help people to shed belly fat. Learn more about the causes of belly fat, and how best to lose it, here.

Getting rid of belly fat the natural way

A look at how to get rid of belly fat naturally. Included is information on why belly fat is dangerous, risk factors, and the outlook for having belly fat.

Belly fat protein may cause cancer

A new study in mice explains why excess fat may lead to cancer, suggesting that a protein found in belly fat transforms cells into cancerous cells.

Bulging bellies and phosphorus linked to kidney disease

Losing belly fat and cutting down on processed, phosphorus-laden foods may help reduce the risk of kidney disease, claim researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Previous studies have shown that it is not just how much fat you have, but where it is on your body that increases the risk of certain diseases…

Link Between Obesity, High-Fat Meals And Heart Disease Reinforced By Study

The effect of a high-fat meal on blood vessel walls can vary among individuals depending on factors such as their waist size and triglyceride levels, suggests new research at UC Davis. The new research reinforces the link between belly fat, inflammation and thickening of the arterial linings that can lead to heart disease and strokes…