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Extra belly weight, not BMI, was a stronger predictor of heart failure risk, inflammation
March 17, 2026
DALLAS, Texas, March 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:

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Extra belly weight, not BMI, was a stronger predictor of heart failure risk, inflammation

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Research Highlights :

* Excess fat stored around the waist (belly weight or visceral fat), indicated by measuring waist size, was more strongly associated with heart failure risk than body mass index (BMI).

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