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AI abdominal fat measure can predict heart attack or stroke as per a new study
Washington [US] | By Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON DEC 05, 2020 05:30 PM IST
New research finds abdominal CT scan can predict myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke better than overall weight or body mass index (BMI) through a fully automated method using deep learning - a type of artificial intelligence (AI)
Body mass index (BMI) plays significant role in progression of multiple sclerosis: Study
Asian News International | By Asian News International, Washington D.c. [usa]
UPDATED ON APR 16, 2019 02:55 PM IST
A recent study has identified a link between high levels of blood lipids and worsening of disease in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who are overweight or obese.
High BMI in children could increase risk of asthma
Indo Asian News Service | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 02, 2018 12:59 PM IST
A new study says that excessive weight gain in the first years of life can be associated with lower lung function and a higher risk of childhood asthma.
High blood pressure may be linked to higher BMI and obesity
Indo Asian News Service | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 19, 2018 10:44 AM IST
A higher Body Mass Index (BMI) and obesity could be linked to high blood pressure, says a new study.
How many calories to burn and eat for weight loss, here’s the right answer
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 09, 2018 09:04 AM IST
Weight loss tips: The reason we need to calculate how many calories to eat and burn is because every body is different. Basically, everyone’s metabolic rate (the rate at which body burns calories) is different.
Childhood obesity can increase risk of osteoarthritis in adulthood
Asian News International | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 16, 2018 04:30 PM IST
Obesity in children also makes them prone to develop knee and hip osteoarthritis as adults, says this new study.
A vegetarian diet can make you healthier, boost weight loss efforts
Asian News International | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 11, 2018 10:43 AM IST
Eating plant-based foods can lower chances of heart disease, weight gain and chronic disease, among other benefits, show the various studies presented at Nutrition 2018.
Colour of clothes can reveal your weight problems. It can predict your BMI
Hindustan Times | By Soma Das
UPDATED ON MAY 26, 2018 12:48 PM IST
A new study reveals that women and men with higher BMI and body weight opt for a particular type of clothing.
Watch that beer belly for heart’s sake. It is worse than being overweight
Hindustan Times | By Soma Das
UPDATED ON APR 21, 2018 03:40 PM IST
Do you have beer belly, but are otherwise not overweight? Beware, as experts say it is bad for the heart. Belly fat also reveals a sedentary lifestyle, low muscle mass, and eating too many refined carbohydrates.
Weight loss fail: Before spending hours in the gym, fix this problem first
Hindustan Times | By Meenakshi Iyer
UPDATED ON APR 17, 2018 11:07 AM IST
Your weight loss goals are not easy to achieve. If you feel that despite sweating it out in the gym, you’re unable to see the results on the scale, the answer could be in your metabolism. Ditch bad habits such as skipping meals or drinking less water. Here are some tips to reach your fitness goals.