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Lifestyle-Induced Visceral Fat Loss as a Key Target for Durable Cardiometabolic Health: MRI-Assessed 5- and 10-Year Follow-Up After 2 Clinical Trials.

Circulation·July 7, 2026·PMID 42227111

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It shifts focus from weight loss to visceral fat reduction as a durable cardiometabolic goal, even when weight is regained. This has implications for patient counseling and risk stratification in lifestyle interventions.

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