Burmese pythons have pretty irregular eating habits. One of these giant reptiles can swallow an entire antelope whole and then go up to a year and a half without additional meals. Now, scientists have ...

Central obesity has to do with deeper fat that builds up in the abdomen. One study’s findings indicate that central obesity, or fat around the belly area, is linked to heart failure. Further analysis ...

Extra belly fat may be a bigger red flag for heart health than body mass index (BMI), according to a new study. BMI, a screening tool widely used to determine whether people are at a "normal" weight, ...