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 ?isceral fat?is of particular health concern as it has been linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease risk.