Being a journalist who covers the wellness scene, I started to wonder where the phrase even came from — and whether beer actually had any impact on our bellies. Here are the results of my deep dive.

A new study found that abdominal fat, or a “beer belly,” may be linked to harmful changes in heart structure, particularly in males. The researchers say that a high waist-to-hip ratio may be ...

Some simple lifestyle changes can help you beat belly fat - follow the tips below FROM high cholesterol to heart failure, being fat has long been associated with poor heart health. But having a “beer ...

A California man is on the mend after having a 77-pound tumor removed from his abdomen that he thought was “just” a beer belly. Hector Hernandez eventually went to the doctor this summer to get ...

Abdominal fat is linked to thickened heart muscle and reduced chamber size, which can impair heart function Waist-to-hip ratio is a better predictor of heart risk than BMI for many people Men with ...

A New Jersey man was so bothered by his growing gut -- something friends, family and even doctors dismissed as a natural "beer belly" -- that he persisted in getting it checked out, and eventually ...

FIFTY might be the new 30, but tell that to the aches and pains and stubborn belly fat that keep cropping up. The mid-life ...

Beer, with its effervescence and diverse flavors, has long been a beloved beverage in the world. Yet the age-old question persists: Does indulging in beer lead to weight gain? As with many dietary ...

CHICAGO, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A large new study using advanced imaging found that abdominal obesity, sometimes referred to as a "beer belly," is associated with more harmful changes in heart ...