Abdominal obesity, commonly known as a pot belly, is a growing concern among Indians due to changing lifestyles, dietary ...

High sodium intake is linked to greater obesity risk, particularly in women, even when it comes from everyday foods. New ...

Researchers consider the weight-adjusted waist index a more precise predictor of mortality risk in patients with ...

New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows an association between the amount of sodium consumed in the diet and the risk of ...

While obesity is a global issue, the Indian experience is shaped quite literally by a different curve: abdominal obesity, also known as central obesity. Unlike generalized obesity, which is a more ...

Pot bellies in Indians are a growing health concern. India faces a surge in abdominal obesity cases. By 2050, a third of the population may be affected. This condition increases the risk of ...

India faces a growing obesity crisis, exacerbated by ultra-processed food consumption and aggressive marketing.

Avocados can positively influence the microbiota of adults living with abdominal obesity, and thus improving gut health.

1. What is abdominal obesity? Abdominal obesity is excess fat around the stomach, indicated by waist size over 90 cm in men and 80 cm in women. 2. Why is belly fat more dangerous than other types ...

At the heart of this issue in India lies the pot belly, or in medical terms, abdominal obesity. This form of obesity refers to the accumulation of excess fat around the belly and doctors say it's ...

The following is a summary of "Impact of CT-based adipose tissue distribution and sarcopenia on treatment outcomes in ...