Wanting to reduce belly fat is a top health goal for many people. While some individuals want to get rid of body fat purely for aesthetic purposes, scientific research shows that belly fat can ...

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 ...

CHICAGO — A new study gives the strongest evidence yet that obesity surgery can cure diabetes. Patients who had surgery to reduce the size of their stomachs were five times more likely to see their ...

Despite what toxic diet culture tells us, everybody (and every body) requires fat. However, a certain kind of fat is troubling if you have too much of it. "Knowing which habits contribute to belly fat ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're on a weight loss journey, you've probably wondered how to lose stomach fat at some point. It’s ...

Struggling with stubborn fat around your stomach area? Cutting belly fat entails a combination of staying physically active and making healthy lifestyle choices, including the foods you eat. Dr. Brett ...

A large stomach can often be dismissed as just a cosmetic issue, but it is a health red flag that should not be ignored. Many people associate a bigger belly with overeating or lack of exercise, but ...

A swollen stomach causes confusion. Is it just gas, or is it real fat? The answer matters because both come from very ...

Losing stubborn belly fat is a common goal but achieving it requires more than just a quick fix. Fat buildup around the belly can have serious health consequences and is "significantly associated" ...

Dr. Sameer Islam is a functional gastroenterologist in Lubbock and is a West Texas native growing up in Odessa, TX. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of all digestive symptoms and ...