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 ...

Since Indians develop heart disease at lower waist sizes, a cardiologist explains why you need to do more than just take ...

Health experts are now looking beyond the scale, placing greater importance on waist size for women's health assessments. A ...

Eating your way to a smaller waistline is one thing, but can eating smaller meals really help you downsize your stomach — as in, the organ that holds carrots, kale, and (if you’re lucky) Cronuts? Some ...

Carrying too much weight around your waist can cause health problems. Your health is affected by where you store body fat, even if you have a healthy weight or a normal body mass index (BMI).

Q: I feel like I’ve tried every diet, and no matter what, I just can’t seem to lose weight. A friend who had a surgery that removed part of her stomach was finally able to lose 65 pounds. I wonder if ...

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Q: I feel like I've tried every diet, and no matter what, I just can't seem to lose weight. A friend who had a surgery that removed part of her stomach was finally able to lose 65 pounds. I wonder if ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Have you ever heard that eating less will make your stomach shrink? If so, you might be wondering if it's true or just a myth. A WCNC Charlotte viewer emailed VERIFY asking that ...