General · 24 March 2026

Oxford study finds alcohol links to stomach fat

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.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 March 2026 at 5:20

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