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News · 24 March 2026

Oxford study finds alcohol links to stomach fat

Oxford study finds alcohol links to stomach fat

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Consuming alcohol can notably boost the amount of fat around your middle, potentially leading to serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes. A University of Oxford study recently confirmed this clear relationship. More than 5,000 individuals linked to the Oxford Biobank underwent DEXA scans.

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