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

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

Do people with obesity have a disease? Experts believe it should be split into two categories -- and diagnosed using accurate ...

Definition Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more severe and long-lasting condition in which GER causes repeated symptoms that are bothersome or leads to complications over time. If you ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

Doctors in India have redefined obesity with new guidelines changed after 15 years, with more focus on abdominal obesity, ...

A team of Indian doctors, including from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, has in a new study published ...