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

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

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

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

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

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

Traditionally Body Mass Index (BMI) was used to define obesity, but the new approach, published in a study in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology focuses on abdominal obesity, comorbid diseases.

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

An international and widely supported group of experts is pushing doctors to avoid the exclusive use of BMI to decide whether ...

Hormones can be helpful heroes, supporting the immune system and a healthy sleep-wake schedule. But they can also be culprits ...

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 ...