Bariatric surgeons explain how excess belly fat affect abdominal muscles, say it can also increase hernia risk

That stubborn belly fat isn’t harmless. Doctors explain how it weakens abdominal muscles, increasing the risk of hernia.
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Stronger Muscles Might Fight Organ Damage From Excess Fat, Study Says

Stronger Muscles Might Fight Organ Damage From Excess Fat, Study Says By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Oct. 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Stronger muscles might be able to ward off some of ...

Weight loss in cancer: Organs respond to the disease in a coordinated way, study finds

Cachexia is a metabolic disorder that causes uncontrolled weight loss and muscle wasting in chronic diseases and cancer.
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Study links stronger muscles to reduced organ damage from obesity

Stronger muscles might be able to ward off some of the organ damage associated with obesity. People with excess body fat who also had stronger handgrip strength were less likely to develop ...