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Waist size in men could better predict risk of cancer than BMI, finds study
A study found that waist size is a better cancer risk predictor for men compared to BMI, with an extra 4 inches increasing risk by 25 per cent.
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 10:30 AM IST
New study confirms you can be overweight and healthy if you do this one thing
Want to live longer? A new groundbreaking study reveals what to focus on for a healthy, long life and it is not weight loss.
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 12:51 PM IST
The end of one-size-fits-all: Obesity diagnosis enters a new era
A new report from the Lancet Global Commission calls for a shift in how obesity is diagnosed, moving beyond the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI).
Published on Jan 18, 2025 04:08 PM IST
Air pollution exposure in pre-pregnancy months linked to obesity risk in kids
In a study of 5,800 mother-child pairs, pre-pregnancy air pollution exposure was linked to higher BMI and obesity risks in children up to age 2.
Published on Jan 16, 2025 05:41 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi
Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by experts
A new report proposes redefining obesity, moving beyond BMI to include waist circumference and health issues. This change could reclassify 20% of individuals.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 04:57 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi