India, April 26 -- Belly fat is not only an indicator of weight gain or obesity, it signals your health status. However, it is one of the most overlooked indicators of major underlying conditions. Dr Shubham Vatsya, director and head, Institute of gastroenterology and hepatobiliary sciences, ISCI multispeciality hospital, New Delhi, in an Instagram post dated April 25, 2026, shared how belly fat can signal health issues. He decodes the difference between soft and hard belly and what it means for you.

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Dr Shubham said, "A belly isn't just about looks, it's a health signal. Soft usually means surface fat. H...