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The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts: Alcohol not the main cause of ‘beer bellies’
Q: It seems like so many people today have a “beer belly.” Why is this more prevalent now? A: It’s unclear when the term “beer belly” originated, but in the distant past, keg-shaped abdomens were ...
Belly fat more than doubles the risk for liver damage from alcohol, study finds
The risk of serious liver damage from alcohol is more than twice as high for people with belly fat and diabetes, a new study ...
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Belly Fat, Diabetes and Drinking Doubles Liver Disease Risk
THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- If you've got a big belly, diabetes or high blood pressure, you may want to limit ...
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3 health conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink, study says
Drinking alcohol if you have a large belly or diabetes more than doubles the risk of serious liver damage, while having high blood pressure and drinking nearly doubles the risk, a new study found.
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Belly Fat, Diabetes and Drinking Doubles Liver Disease Risk
THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- If you've got a big belly, diabetes or high blood pressure, you may want to limit your alcohol, experts warn, as drinking could significantly raise your ...