This image shows visceral and subcutaneous fat around the organs in a study investigating T2 diabetes and coronary heart disease risk | Photograph by UK Biobank. Credit Photograph by UK Biobank.

New research suggests smokers could have more belly fat – especially visceral fat – compared with non-smokers. Unlike fat you ...

Belly fat, technically known as visceral fat, can spell bad news for your health. If you’ve never heard of visceral fat before, this type of fat burrows deep into your abdomen, where it ...

Visceral fat is that vexing, stubborn belly fat that doesn’t want to budge. This fat, which sits right below your skin, doesn’t just make your belly bigger. It can also cause health issues.