Not your weight, but your waist size matters the most. Doctor explains hidden danger of belly fatDoctors now emphasize waist size over weight for health assessments. Abdominal fat, particularly visceral fat, poses significant metabolic ...
09 Mar, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Doctor shares the truth about obesity: 'It is not the disease but the body's...'A doctor explains obesity is a body's defense against metabolic strain. Excess calories are stored as fat to protect organs. This fat acts ...
17 Jan, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
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 riskA new study redefines obesity, potentially classifying nearly 70% of US adults as obese, a significant jump from previous estimates. This u...
01 Jan, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Fat is not your enemy: Science reveals why understanding body fat differently could be the real key to better healthBody fat, long stigmatized as an aesthetic flaw, is now being redefined by science as an active and vital organ. Research shows fat regulat...
30 Dec, 2025, 06.02 PM IST
Forget birthdays: Experts reveal the surprising hidden clue in your body that may be ageing your brain differentlyBalance between muscle mass and visceral fat may reveal how fast the brain is aging. In a study of over 1,100 adults, higher muscle and low...
24 Nov, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
Trying too hard, still failing to lose belly fat? You might be making these mistakes; here’s how you can fix them and achieve resultsLosing stubborn belly fat can be challenging, even with consistent gym visits. Several common errors might be derailing your efforts. These...
08 Nov, 2025, 04.28 PM IST
Reversing prediabetes without weight loss: These simple lifestyle changes and fat distribution can cut diabetes risk by 70 percentPrediabetes, a condition affecting many adults, can now be reversed without significant weight loss. New research highlights that improving...
21 Oct, 2025, 11.13 AM IST
Prediabetes can be reversed: Study reveals how fat distribution, not dramatic weight-loss holds the key to preventing the silent riskA new Nature Medicine study shows that prediabetes can be reversed without losing weight. Researchers from the University Hospital Tübingen...
13 Oct, 2025, 06.09 PM IST
You can prevent diabetes without losing weight; here’s what really matters for your blood sugar and healthNew research suggests weight loss isn't the sole path to preventing type 2 diabetes. Individuals with prediabetes who normalized blood suga...
08 Oct, 2025, 12.17 AM IST
New study shows prediabetes can be reversed without losing weight by focusing on fat and insulinSome people with prediabetes can lower blood sugar and prevent diabetes without losing weight. The key is having healthy fat in the body an...
02 Oct, 2025, 02.15 AM 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
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
Not getting enough sleep at night? It could lead to a pot belly, study revealsVisceral fat, also known as the 'hidden fat', is the most dangerous kind of fat.
29 Mar, 2023, 12.23 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
Over 90 new gene regions tied to obesity identifiedResearchers with the GIANT analysed genetic samples from more than 300,000 individuals and found 97 sites in the human genome associated wi...
18 Feb, 2015, 04.46 PM IST