In this video I show why the body mass index is a terrible way to judge whether you are truly in shape. I plug my own stats ...

The Union Health Ministry has recommended using the waist-to-height ratio to identify people at risk of obesity-related diseases. Experts say the move reflects growing evidence that where fat is ...

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has linked 13 cancers to excess body fat. WHO says people who are obese or have excess fat are at risk of getting breast, colon, stomach, liver ...

Type 2 diabetes is increasingly affecting young adults worldwide, highlighting the need for earlier prevention and healthier ...

Medical costs in India have been climbing faster than almost every other household expense. A single hospital stay at a private facility can run into several lakhs, and families without adequate cover ...

Patients who need to lower their cholesterol will soon have a powerful new option. The Food and Drug Administration recently ...

Life’s Essential Eight was coined by the American Heart Association (AHA). They comprise eight key measures to improve and ...

South Asians have a four-times greater risk of heart disease compared to the general population. While traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol are ...

Objective This study aims to evaluate the relationship between obesity (measured by Body Mass Index (BMI)) and postoperative ...

Many people stop using sunscreen once the monsoon arrives, believing cloudy skies offer enough protection from the sun.

Hair care has become a priority for many young men and women, with countless products promising thicker, healthier hair.