This research, in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, found signs of kidney problems in even otherwise healthy apple-shaped people.

BBC: 'Apple shape' linked to higher risk of kidney disease

The research, in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, looked at mortality rates over a 10-year period in more than 15, 000 adults, with and without diabetes.

BBC: Kidney disease 'biggest threat' for diabetics