No such thing as 'fat but fit': Major study confirms even 'healthy' overweight people are more likely to suffer heart attacks, strokes and liver disease

While some individuals with obesity may appear healthy, the latest research shows that even 'metabolically healthy' obese adults are still at higher risk of heart, liver, and kidney problems.


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