By Julie Fidler
People who have a high body mass index (BMI), excess weight circumference, and Type 2 diabetes have a greater risk of developing liver cancer, a large new study finds. [1]
One expert in the United Kingdom (U.K.) is even calling for a shift in attitude so that obesity is seen as a red flag for having an increased risk of liver cancer.
The Study
In the study, BMI and waist measurement were used as 2 markers for excess belly fat. Type 2 diabetes was also used as a marker, due to its close association with obesity.
Researchers compared the rates of liver cancer, which …read more
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