When it comes to body parts, the belly button doesn’t usually get much attention. Yet this often-overlooked little spot is a treasure trove of interesting details. Whether you've got an innie or an ...

It's common knowledge by now that obesity causes a range of health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and earlier death. But there's growing evidence that it's not just how much fat ...

A new study on the impact of excess weight around the midsection — aka abdominal obesity — raises questions about causes, harms, and fixes. A large new study found that about 1 in 5 adults worldwide ...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — People of normal weight who have belly fat are more likely to die than people who are overweight or obese. That’s the stunning finding from a huge new study. Belly fat is a ...

Your muffin top’s messing up more than your bikini pics. New research links belly fat to a host of scary medical issues, including heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and cancer — even if you’re at ...

It's common knowledge by now that obesity causes a range of health problems, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and earlier death. But there's growing evidence that it's not just how much fat ...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (UPI) --Obesity is bad for health, however "skinny" people who carry extra weight around their mid-section may be at greater risk for early death than obese people, researchers ...