Belly Fat Strongly Linked To Psoriasis Risk
Image: Unsplash
21 June 2025
Researchers found central body fat linked to psoriasis risk, especially in women, regardless of genetics
Image: Unsplash
The study analysed data from 330,000 participants, including 9,000 with psoriasis, to examine fat distribution
Image: Unsplash
Central fat around the abdomen is strongly linked to psoriasis risk, more so than total body fat
Image: Unsplash
Findings suggest waist circumference measurement is crucial in psoriasis care and prevention strategies development stage
Image: Unsplash
Researchers emphasise the importance of healthy weight strategies in managing psoriasis, reducing disease severity levels
Image: Unsplash
Study's results may be limited due to a lack of diverse populations and ancestry groups
Image: Unsplash
Further research is needed to validate associations and refine risk stratification approaches in psoriasis care
Image: Unsplash
Incretin therapy shows promise in treating psoriasis, particularly glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists potential benefits await
Image: Unsplash
Check More Stories
Image: Reuters
Image: Unsplash
Image: Unsplash
ndtv.com