High sodium intake is linked to greater obesity risk, particularly in women, even when it comes from everyday foods. New ...

The Indian pot belly - once a badge of prosperity, indulgence and aging respectability - has long been a target of satire and social commentary.

If it would be nice to trim your waistline this season, research suggests you exercise during these particular hours.

A new study from Lund University in Malmö, Sweden, revealed that waist circumference is a stronger risk indicator for obesity ...

For those looking to lose weight fast, help could be at hand as a revolutionary treatment has been found to be effective and low risk in a new study. The comprehensive study into cryolipolysis - the ...

Upper abdominal pain originates in the organs and tissues located between your ribs and belly button. The upper abdominal cavity holds the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, stomach, bile ducts, ...

Also, waist circumference may not be a reliable indicator of abdominal fat for all ethnicities, genders, and age groups. It's important to understand the significance of seeking professional help when ...

A pulled or strained abdominal muscle — which some people call the stomach muscle — can occur during exercise, heavy lifting, and other activities. Ice packs, stretches, and pain relief ...

The former Chelsea midfielder suffered with severed abdominal pains during the night after his side arrived in Naples on Saturday. He was taken to a nearby hospital where it was confirmed that ...

Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), also known as waist-hip ratio, is the circumference of the waist divided by the circumference of the hips. Research associates a high WHR with certain health risks.