Belly fat more than doubles the risk for liver damage from alcohol, study finds
- Posted on February 9, 2025
- By CNN
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Belly fat more than doubles the risk for liver damage from alcohol, study finds
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The risk of serious liver damage from alcohol is more than twice as high for people with belly fat and diabetes, a new study found.