Short legs? Big head? Find out which diseases are more prevalent in people with certain physical characteristics.

Since short and short-legged individuals have a higher prevalence of certain diseases, we should look at factors that determine height to see if they can be manipulated.

It's official: Obesity, which is more prevalent in short-legged individuals, has overtaken alcohol to become the number one cause of liver disease. Learn more here.

Being short-legged doesn't always lead to liver disease. Check out the other risk factors and causes, as well as the symptoms and treatment options for liver disease.

Study shows that liver disease is more prevalent in short-legged women, and that both might be determined by childhood nutrition.

Short-legged people are more likely to have diabetes than those who have longer legs. Are you at risk?

Short-legged individuals are getting the short end of the stick, including an increased prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Learn more here.

Liver disease, along with belly fat, is more prevalent in short legged women. Learn more about diagnosing and treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

If you have short legs, are obese or have diabetes, then do something to prevent liver disease. Find out what you can do, and start today.