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Waist size in men could better predict risk of cancer than BMI, finds study

An extra four inches on the waist increased men's risk of cancer by 25 per cent.
health
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 10:30 AM IST

New study confirms you can be overweight and healthy if you do this one thing

New research reveals the truth about weight loss and longevity—and it’s not what you think.
health
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 12:51 PM IST

The end of one-size-fits-all: Obesity diagnosis enters a new era

The report proposes additional measures, including waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio.
wellness
Published on Jan 18, 2025 04:09 PM IST

Air pollution exposure in pre-pregnancy months linked to obesity risk in kids

Researchers recruited mother-child pairs from Shanghai to understand how exposure to PM2.5, PM10 and nitrous oxide pollution during preconception impacted children's growth in the first two years of life.
health
Published on Jan 16, 2025 05:42 PM IST

Obesity won't be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by experts

Under the new recommendations, obesity would no longer be defined solely by BMI.
health
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 04:57 PM IST
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