Belly fat might be more likely for those facing social stress, according to new research. And that’s bad news for people facing financial difficulty, because increased belly fat can lead to other, more serious health conditions. In addition, stress can have a negative impact for women who want to have children,  research shows.

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A recent scientific analysis of primary care provider data shows that black children and kids from London’s poor families are more at risk of obesity than kids from other ethnicities and economic classes. Read the full story