The term ‘beer belly’ isn’t a medical one and simply refers to excess fat stored around the stomach area Round, protruding bellies are a bugbear for millions of men, while women bemoan their love ...

Among the toughest challenges for men over 50 is weight management, with perhaps the most sensitive and common being controlling the size of our bellies. Nothing calls out our age more than a ...

No matter how fit you are, consistent drinking and lifestyle slip-ups can ambush your waistline faster than you think ...

Call it what you will: beer belly, love handles, gut, spare tire, or anything else. Whatever the words, they’re all referring to the same thing: belly fat, which is one of the most common types of fat ...

Excess visceral fat around the abdominal organs is associated with higher risks of serious diseases Many people are perplexed when they stick to what they consider a "healthy" diet, yet the scale does ...

Keeping weight off during middle age is not easy. As the years pass, many people—especially men—find themselves gaining stubborn belly fat. Now, researchers have uncovered key reasons why this happens ...

A beer belly is more than just a cosmetic concern. Excess alcohol consumption often leads to fat building up around the ...

CHICAGO - If your pants are feeling a bit tight around the waistline, take note: Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults, even those who aren't overweight or obese by other measures. One of the ...

The shape and type of belly fat can signal different health risks. Subcutaneous fat is soft and pinchable, while deeper visceral fat is more harmful. Hormonal, alcohol-related, postpartum, and ...

There is no syndrome that causes increased belly fat and decreased facial and limb fat among HIV-positive men who take antiretroviral drugs, according to a study by researchers at the San Francisco VA ...