New study links hidden muscle fat to increased heart disease risk, independent of BMI.

A new study in the European Heart Journal finds that "intermuscular" fat, hidden within muscles, increases the risk of heart disease and death, independent of BMI. This research, conducted on 669 patients at Brigham and Women's Hospital, suggests BMI may not fully reflect heart health risks. The study highlights the need for further investigation into the role of muscle fat in cardiovascular disease.

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