A retrospective cohort study found high visceral fat area was independently linked to increased risk of incident and recurrent diverticulitis.

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Diverticulosis is a medical condition characterized by small sacs, or diverticula, in the lining of the large intestine. There is a chance that these pouches may become inflamed or infected ...