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The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to pay- Air India to introduce strict cabin crew fitness compliance policy; lapses may result in loss of pay
- Studies warn nearly 70 percent of US Adults are at risk of obesity, everything you need to know about the groundbreaking study and how to lower the risk
- How to calculate your BMI to see if you are underweight, overweight, or healthy? Check the health risks of low and high BMIBody Mass Index (BMI) is a key tool for assessing weight categories and potential health risks, estimating body fat based on height and wei...08 Dec, 2025, 11.45 AM IST
- Are you really obese? Experts challenge BMI as only measure of obesity, propose new guidelines for better healthA new report from global experts calls for redefining obesity beyond the traditional body mass index (BMI) measurement. The experts propose...15 Jan, 2025, 11.50 PM IST
- Is Body Roundness Index the new BMI, is it an accurate health indicator? Here's what NHS has to sayRecent reports are claiming that Body Roundness Index is being termed as the new Body Mass Index which is being abbreviated as BMI and NHS ...04 Dec, 2024, 09.58 PM IST
- Relying on BMI? Here's how it could misrepresent your health risks and what to use insteadThe Body Mass Index (BMI) has been a standard tool for assessing health, but it faces criticism for not accurately reflecting individual he...07 Sep, 2024, 12.44 PM IST
- Here's why waist-to-height ratio matters more than BMI in obesity diagnosisResearchers have introduced a new diagnostic approach for obesity, focusing on waist-to-height ratio alongside BMI to better assess health ...06 Jul, 2024, 02.26 PM IST
- BMI is not always a reliable predictor of health: 4 alternative ways to predict longevityBMI is an internationally recognised screening method for sorting people into one of four weight categories: underweight (BMI less than 18....11 Sep, 2023, 07.16 PM IST
- Weighty issues: Why are overweight people so despised in our society?Some researchers think the term "obesity" itself is part of the problem, and are calling for a name change to reduce stigma. They're propos...01 Aug, 2023, 08.30 PM IST
- BMI calculator has its limitations. Obesity medicine physician suggest alternatives for assessing weight & healthThe American Medical Association has called on its members to reduce their reliance on the body mass index (BMI) as a measure of health in ...27 Jun, 2023, 03.32 PM IST
- Using BMI to measure your health is nonsense. Here's whyWhile BMI is an accessible and affordable way to screen a person's health, it shouldn't be relied on as a single measure of health.02 May, 2022, 11.00 AM IST
- 'Sitting is the new smoking': Nithin Kamath backs his BMI health challenge after backlash, says onus is on Zerodha to nudge its employees to moveIn his detailed LinkedIn post, Kamath went on to compare sitting with smoking.11 Apr, 2022, 09.34 AM IST
- The BMI game at Zerodha: Nithin Kamath promises bonus to staff for losing weight, netizens don’t find it ‘healthy’ at allLast August, Kamath had introduced a 12-month get-healthy goal target for employees.08 Apr, 2022, 06.07 PM IST
- Obesity in kids: What is the ideal BMI for children?WHO said obesity in kids one of the most serious health challenges of the 21st century.20 Aug, 2021, 12.00 PM IST
- How is BMI interpreted for adults? What is the ideal BMI for a man? What is the ideal BMI for a woman?The BMI level for obesity is same for adult men and adult women.18 Aug, 2021, 12.06 PM IST
- What is a BMI calculator? How do I calculate my BMI? Benefits of a BMI calculatorThe BMI calculator uses technology to determine if a person is underweight, overweight or obese.18 Jun, 2021, 03.25 PM IST
- What is Body Mass Index? Why is BMI used to measure if a person is overweight or obese?For over 100 years, professionals have used BMI to determine a person's weight category.10 Jun, 2021, 01.27 PM IST
- Lancet study says being overweight can increase severity of CovidPeople who were underweight also experienced worse outcomes from Covid.30 Apr, 2021, 11.00 AM IST
- 'Obesity paradox' decoded: Being overweight increases risk of diabetes but helps improve survival in cancer patientsWHO estimates at least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of being overweight or obese.28 Dec, 2019, 06.29 PM IST
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