Research shows that people with a certain body shape face a higher risk of serious health problems compared to their ...

Indian doctors have revised obesity guidelines for the first time in 15 years, moving beyond the traditional BMI tool to ...

The commission also suggests direct body fat assessments, like DEXA scans, for a more accurate measurement, especially when ...

Intermittent fasting is an effective method for weight loss and enhances cardiovascular health in individuals with obesity. A ...

But, while generally useful, BMI can fail to identify some people who are unhealthy due to their excess weight, and ...

Indian doctors have redefined obesity with new guidelines that consider the unique health challenges faced by the population.

The new guidelines recognise the limitations of BMI, especially for Indians where abdominal obesity plays a more significant role in health risks. The research highlights that too much fat around the ...

The term overweight is no more a part of the India-specific obesity guidelines that were revised after nearly 15 years and ...

Obesity, recognized as a complex and growing health issue, is associated with an increased risk of various cancers. A ...

Cancer researchers found that patients on GLP-1s had significant risk reductions for 10 of 13 obesity-associated cancers.