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Skinny or overweight? Both BMIs can affect lung function in children, says study
The study shows how below average BMI or extremely high BMI can affect lung function in children.
Updated on Nov 11, 2024 09:23 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das
Infertility alert: How your BMI could be blocking your path to parenthood
Fertility expert reveals why hitting the right BMI can increase your chances of getting pregnant
Published on Oct 09, 2024 08:31 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
“We aren’t ready for Ozempic Trump”: X users on former POTUS’ weight loss
Trump appears to have lost a few pounds.
Published on Apr 02, 2024 04:14 PM IST
World Obesity Day 2024: Date, history and significance
World Obesity Day 2024: Here's all you need to know about the date, history and significance of World Obesity Day
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 10:29 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Doctors root for new guidelines to gauge and manage obesity
Eight doctors in Mumbai have prescribed new obesity guidelines based on associated functional, psychological, and metabolic conditions, challenging the previous guidelines that only considered Body Mass Index (BMI). The new guidelines emphasize the importance of treating obesity in individuals with moderate obesity and co-morbidities. The doctors have graded obesity into four stages for preventive action, taking into account the impact on physical, mental, and metabolic well-being. The guidelines aim to provide expert recommendations and an adaptable algorithm for obesity management in India, considering factors such as patient psychology and long-term outcomes.
Updated on Dec 28, 2023 07:52 AM IST
More than just mothers: Why women’s and girls’ nutrition deserves our collective attention
This article is authored by Jaydeep Tank, President-Elect of FOGSI.
Published on Jul 29, 2023 01:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times
Obesity linked to poor outcomes in leukaemia treatment: Study
Researchers found that patients with higher BMIs had higher rates of non-relapse mortality, lower event-free survival rates compared to those with normal BMIs.
Published on Jul 12, 2023 02:56 PM IST
ANI | Akanksha Agnihotri, Washington
Plant-based food packages linked to lower BMI in children: Study
The study states that plant-based food packages can lower children's body mass index (BMI).
Published on Jun 24, 2023 12:19 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington
Precarious works associated with high BMI: Research
To understand the impact of precarious work on BMI, the researchers analyzed 20 years of data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth adult cohort (1996-2016). The average age of the participants was 44.
Updated on Mar 07, 2023 12:54 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Chicago
Losing weight after 60: Healthy diet plan and exercise tips for seniors
Being overweight makes management of many chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes etc difficult for elderly people but losing weight after 60 is also very tricky. Any rigorous form of weight loss may prove harmful. Here are some healthy diet plan and exercise tips that the elderly should adopt
Updated on Aug 18, 2022 04:19 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Upper teens with high BMI at higher risk for severe Covid-19: Study
The study included data from the Swedish Military Service Conscription Register on 1,551,670 men in Sweden, born between 1950 and 1987, who were conscripted for military service in the period 1969-2005. At the outset, their height and weight were measured.
Published on Mar 14, 2022 04:45 PM IST
ANI |
Obesity may protect patients, with severe bacterial infection, against death
A new study reveals that being overweight or a higher BMI or obesity can benefit the patient with a bacterial infection, highlights whether it is connected with functions in the immune system and how they're regulated.
Updated on May 25, 2021 12:27 PM IST
ANI |
Milk and increased cholesterol level has no association? Here's what study says
A recent study of 2 million people suggests that milk consumption is not a significant issue for cardiovascular disease risk even though there was a small rise in BMI and body fat among milk drinkers
Updated on May 24, 2021 11:35 AM IST
ANI |
Here's how bullying, obesity can affect girls' and boys' mental health
A new study investigates the connection between body mass index (BMI) or obesity and depressive symptoms and takes a close look at whether being subjected to bullying affects teenage girls, boys and their relationship over time
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Updated on May 09, 2021 06:42 PM IST
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