F or a little over four months I’ve been using a Vitafit smart scale to keep track of my body weight. Buying one of the best ...

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A group of ministers (GoM) tasked by the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to oversee rate rationalisation, is considering lowering the tax on life and health insurance premiums. This potential ...

As Deepavali approaches, individuals with diabetes often wonder about enjoying festive sweets. The key is to indulge mindfully and in moderation, ensuring a balance for a guilt-free celebration.

If you’ve been told you have dense breasts, your mammogram results might not tell the full story. Here’s how breast density ...

These drugs are normally prescribed to those who are struggling with obesity….

A higher or even a lower BMI can expose you to several health-related risks, such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, etc. If you have an abnormal BMI, you are more likely to spend a ...

Despite widespread criticism, BMI continues to be the go-to for measuring some health risks. Now the "body roundness index" ...

Background 10% of postmenopausal breast cancer cases are attributed to a high body mass index (BMI). BMI underestimates body ...

ROACH: I am 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weigh 200 pounds, and have found it next to impossible to lose weight, even though I'm active. I swim, walk, or do yoga almost every day. I avoid most processed foods ...

Flawed definitions of obesity can harm health outcomes, research indicates. The medical community is taking notice ...