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New blood test might offer early warning of deep belly fat

Measuring levels of a chemical found in blood offers the best indicator yet of the amount of fat surrounding abdominal organs, according to a new study of lean and obese individuals reported in the July issue of Cell Metabolism, a publication of Cell Press. The buildup of such "visceral fat" is of particular health concern as it has been linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease risk.

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