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BMI AND HEALTH RISKS
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to pay- Not your weight, but your waist size matters the most. Doctor explains hidden danger of belly fat
- 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
- Secret for longer life could be hiding in your legs: Simple test to predict longevityA Harvard- and Stanford-trained doctor has highlighted growing research showing that leg strength may be a stronger predictor of lifespan t...15 Dec, 2025, 09.18 PM IST
- 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
- 224 health risks lurk behind obesity: Doctor explains the science you can’t afford to ignoreObesity is a growing health crisis affecting millions. It links to diabetes, heart issues, and even cancer. Body Mass Index helps assess we...08 Sep, 2025, 07.03 PM IST
- Not just waistline, your neck size could reveal hidden health risks to watchout forRecent research suggests that neck circumference may be an important health indicator, even for people with a normal BMI. Studies show that...01 Sep, 2025, 12.27 AM IST
- 80 cm for women, 90 for men: Researchers find new measure for obesity in India and it has nothing to do with your weightNew obesity criteria for Indians now include waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio. Abdominal obesity is indicated when waist excee...16 Jan, 2025, 03.59 PM 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
- Are you really obese or it is a false diagnosis? Scientists say obesity needs a new definitionExperts recommend reevaluating the diagnosis and treatment of obesity by moving beyond BMI to a more comprehensive health assessment. They ...15 Jan, 2025, 07.31 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
- Pregnancy weight gain impacts lifelong health: New study warns of heart disease & diabetes riskA study published in The Lancet journal suggests that pregnant women who gain more weight than recommended are at a higher risk of death fr...21 Oct, 2023, 05.49 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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