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Hidden visceral and liver fat damages arteries, study finds
Hidden fat inside the abdomen and liver linked to artery damage A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear healthy. Published in Communications Medicine on October 17, 2025, the findings challenge the traditional reliance on…
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Hidden Fat Linked to Silent Artery Damage: Rethinking Obesity Risk
Hidden fat and the quiet risk to artery health Obesity is often evaluated using body-mass index (BMI) and outward signs of excess weight. A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reframes that view by focusing on hidden fats—the visceral fat that wraps around internal organs and the fat stored in the liver. Using…