Scientists dig into fat to uncover why belly bulge is worse than thigh flab
NCT ID NCT01605578
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study looked at fat tissue from the belly and thigh in 20 healthy women to see if the cells are different. The goal was to understand why belly fat is linked to health problems while thigh fat may be protective. No treatment was given — the study simply observed and compared fat cell types.
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Centre d'Investigation Clinique, CHU Purpan
Toulouse, 31059, France
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