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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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Can Fish Oil Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes? New Research Shows Promise
The findings of this study are important because most research on type 2 diabetes focuses on people who are overweight or obese. However, experts estimate that around 10%-20% of people with type 2 diabetes are not obese.
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45% Of Vellore's Urban Slum Children Stunted By Age 2, Finds Lancet Study
By age 7, more than 26 per cent of the children were classified 'thin' and 5.2 per cent classified 'overweight/obese', findings published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal show.
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30.7% Of Women In India Are Obese Or Overweight, Reveals NFHS-6; Key Contributing Factors Explained
Monitoring weight, waist circumference, and blood sugar regularly NFHS-6 reveals that 30.7% of Indian women aged 15-49 years are now overweight or obese, marking a significant increase over the past few years.
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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Intermittent Fasting Hardly Helps in Weight Loss, Finds New Study
According to a new study, intermittent fasting does not live up to the hype, particularly for overweight or obese adults trying to lose weight
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Counting Calories Vs. Protein-First Rule: Which Method Is Better For Weight Loss?
Counting calories and eating a high protein diet, both ways help in weight loss. There are specific reasons that make each method unique and find out which method may work for you.
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Obesity Rising At Alarming Rate, Unhealthy Diets And Lifestyle Changes Responsible: Economic Survey 2025-26
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.
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10-Minute High-Intensity Workout Can Trigger Anti-Cancer Molecules In Bloodstream, Finds Study
The study included 30 participants between the ages 50-78, all overweight or obese (a cancer risk) yet healthy otherwise. Each of them performed a 10-minute high-intensity cycling session.
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
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Tips For Parents: How To Manage Obesity In Children
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 39 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2022.
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What To Eat And Avoid If You Are Struggling With Obesity
Managing obesity requires a combination of dietary changes, regular physical activity, and lifestyle modifications. But did you know that some everyday foods could be secretly sabotaging your weight loss? Here's what to avoid and what to eat instead to take control of your health.
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60% Of Adults Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The number of overweight or obese people worldwide rose from 929 million in 1990 to 2.6 billion in 2021, the study found.
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450 Million Adults In India May Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Lancet Data Reveals
India is one of the nations that are expected to have the largest number of overweight and obese adults by 2050 with 450 million people.
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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.
-
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.
-
Can Fish Oil Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes? New Research Shows Promise
The findings of this study are important because most research on type 2 diabetes focuses on people who are overweight or obese. However, experts estimate that around 10%-20% of people with type 2 diabetes are not obese.
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45% Of Vellore's Urban Slum Children Stunted By Age 2, Finds Lancet Study
By age 7, more than 26 per cent of the children were classified 'thin' and 5.2 per cent classified 'overweight/obese', findings published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal show.
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30.7% Of Women In India Are Obese Or Overweight, Reveals NFHS-6; Key Contributing Factors Explained
Monitoring weight, waist circumference, and blood sugar regularly NFHS-6 reveals that 30.7% of Indian women aged 15-49 years are now overweight or obese, marking a significant increase over the past few years.
-
NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
-
Intermittent Fasting Hardly Helps in Weight Loss, Finds New Study
According to a new study, intermittent fasting does not live up to the hype, particularly for overweight or obese adults trying to lose weight
-
Counting Calories Vs. Protein-First Rule: Which Method Is Better For Weight Loss?
Counting calories and eating a high protein diet, both ways help in weight loss. There are specific reasons that make each method unique and find out which method may work for you.
-
Obesity Rising At Alarming Rate, Unhealthy Diets And Lifestyle Changes Responsible: Economic Survey 2025-26
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.
-
10-Minute High-Intensity Workout Can Trigger Anti-Cancer Molecules In Bloodstream, Finds Study
The study included 30 participants between the ages 50-78, all overweight or obese (a cancer risk) yet healthy otherwise. Each of them performed a 10-minute high-intensity cycling session.
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
-
Tips For Parents: How To Manage Obesity In Children
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 39 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2022.
-
What To Eat And Avoid If You Are Struggling With Obesity
Managing obesity requires a combination of dietary changes, regular physical activity, and lifestyle modifications. But did you know that some everyday foods could be secretly sabotaging your weight loss? Here's what to avoid and what to eat instead to take control of your health.
-
60% Of Adults Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The number of overweight or obese people worldwide rose from 929 million in 1990 to 2.6 billion in 2021, the study found.
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450 Million Adults In India May Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Lancet Data Reveals
India is one of the nations that are expected to have the largest number of overweight and obese adults by 2050 with 450 million people.
