Belly fat linked to heart failure risk even in people with normal weight

New research presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026 suggests that fat stored around the waist (central obesity or visceral fat) may raise the risk of heart failure, largely due to inflammation. The conference, held in Boston from March 17 to 20, highlights the latest findings in prevention, lifestyle, and cardiometabolic health.

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