…abdomen. The findings suggest that PCB189, which has previously been linked to diabetes, may play a role in how fat is stored in the body. What makes belly fat (also called visceral fat) so dangerous? Visceral fat breaks down much faster than subcutaneous fat, and because of its close proximity to vital internal…
…“spare tire” has been linked to increased risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, cancer, and dementia. Now, a new study shows that belly fat (or visceral fat) also increases your risk of sudden cardiac death. After accounting for multiple risk factors, University of Minnesota scientists…
We know that obesity contributes to diabetes. But could your soap, hair spray, moisturizer, or nail polish also cause you to develop diabetes? New research published in Environmental Health Perspectives has found that women have higher concentrations of phthalate metabolites in their urine than men.…
If you have teenage children or grandchildren, you’ll want to listen up. A new study shows that teens who stay up too late texting or studying won’t just suffer from irritability—that lack of sleep can also lead to diabetes. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of…
…Unfortunately, most doctors treat triglycerides just like they treat everything else—with a pill! My colleague’s husband has an alarming amount of belly fat, but instead of coaching him about lifestyle changes, he left the doctor’s office with a triglyceride-lowering prescription. The good news is that…
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