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Your Waistline May Tell You More About Your Metabolic Health Than Your Weight
The waistline therefore deserves the same attention as the weighing scale, a diabetologist reveals.
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Donald Trump Gains 10 Kgs In 3 Years: Is Rapid Weight Gain In Your 80s A Cause For Concern?
According to reports, Trump's weight increased from around 97.5 kgs in August 2023 to nearly 108 kgs in May 2026.
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The Slim Deception: Why 'Normal Weight' Doesn't Mean Healthy For Many Indians
Fat accumulating around the abdomen, encasing organs such as the liver, pancreas and heart, does not always show up as a protruding belly or loose clothing.
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Genetic Factors May Explain Link Between Parental And Child Body Mass Index: Study
The association between parents' BMI and their children's BMI during childhood may be primarily due to genetic inheritance rather than any direct biological effect of parental weight during pregnancy, the researchers said.
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Does A Big Belly Signal Fatty Liver? Expert Explains
If you notice your waistline increasing, especially if you also have diabetes, hypertension, or abnormal cholesterol levels, it may be worth discussing liver screening with your doctor.
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BMI Is Not Enough; Here's How You Can Calculate Body Fat And Composition
While BMI is a widely used measure to categorise individuals into weight classifications such as underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity, it is not enough to accurately determine the right body composition.
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Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 classifies obesity and overweight if the Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25 kg per square metre or above, among people aged 15-49 years.
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Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter Share Songwriter Of The Year Honour At BMI Awards
Taylor Swift won BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year for the third year in a row, marking her sixth time she has received the honour.
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Simple Eating Timings May Help Maintain A Healthy Weight, Study Finds
A new study suggests that eating earlier in the day and extending overnight fasting may help maintain a lower body weight over time.
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What's India's Average BMI? How National Guidelines Differ From Global Norms
Indians face higher diabetes and heart risks at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations.
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What's India's Average BMI? How National Guidelines Differ From Global Norms
Indians face higher diabetes and heart risks at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
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Your Waistline May Tell You More About Your Metabolic Health Than Your Weight
The waistline therefore deserves the same attention as the weighing scale, a diabetologist reveals.
-
Donald Trump Gains 10 Kgs In 3 Years: Is Rapid Weight Gain In Your 80s A Cause For Concern?
According to reports, Trump's weight increased from around 97.5 kgs in August 2023 to nearly 108 kgs in May 2026.
-
The Slim Deception: Why 'Normal Weight' Doesn't Mean Healthy For Many Indians
Fat accumulating around the abdomen, encasing organs such as the liver, pancreas and heart, does not always show up as a protruding belly or loose clothing.
-
Genetic Factors May Explain Link Between Parental And Child Body Mass Index: Study
The association between parents' BMI and their children's BMI during childhood may be primarily due to genetic inheritance rather than any direct biological effect of parental weight during pregnancy, the researchers said.
-
Does A Big Belly Signal Fatty Liver? Expert Explains
If you notice your waistline increasing, especially if you also have diabetes, hypertension, or abnormal cholesterol levels, it may be worth discussing liver screening with your doctor.
-
BMI Is Not Enough; Here's How You Can Calculate Body Fat And Composition
While BMI is a widely used measure to categorise individuals into weight classifications such as underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity, it is not enough to accurately determine the right body composition.
-
Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 classifies obesity and overweight if the Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25 kg per square metre or above, among people aged 15-49 years.
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Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter Share Songwriter Of The Year Honour At BMI Awards
Taylor Swift won BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year for the third year in a row, marking her sixth time she has received the honour.
-
Simple Eating Timings May Help Maintain A Healthy Weight, Study Finds
A new study suggests that eating earlier in the day and extending overnight fasting may help maintain a lower body weight over time.
-
What's India's Average BMI? How National Guidelines Differ From Global Norms
Indians face higher diabetes and heart risks at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations.
-
What's India's Average BMI? How National Guidelines Differ From Global Norms
Indians face higher diabetes and heart risks at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations.
-
Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
-
Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
-
Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
-
Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
