Fat in the Liver--Not the Belly--Is a Better Marker for Disease Risk; Flu Myths Keep People from Getting Important Vaccinations

Summary: The first article reviewed provides evidence that individuals that store fat in the liver are at greater risk for metabolic problems than the traditional perspective of visceral (belly fat). The second report reviews myths/facts about flu vaccinations and risks as we prepare for the upcoming flu season and potential H1N1 reappearance.