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Waist-to-height ratio more effective than BMI for obesity diagnosis: Study
Business Standard India· 4 hours agoObesity can no longer be just defined by body mass index (BMI) and rather should be about how body...
7 Surgical Weight-Loss Procedures: Choosing the Type for You
Verywell Health· 22 hours agoSeveral types of weight loss surgery are commonly performed in the United States, including gastric...
Zhejiang Doer Bio concludes subject enrolment in hypertriglyceridemia trial
Clinical Trials Arena· 1 day agoThe placebo-controlled, randomised, double-blind trial will assess the tolerability, safety,...
WHO reports 1 in 8 people living with obesity; why this is especially bad for Indians
Indian Express· 1 day agoA recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) paints a troubling picture: 1 in 8 people...
Healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic risk of obesity, new study reveals
Indiatimes· 2 days agoObesity has been getting bigger in India and has been an integral part in India's lifestyle...
60% of diabetes patients have some form of kidney ailment, says HelloKidney.ai pilot project
The Hindu· 2 days agoThe HelloKidney.ai pilot project has found that around 60% of people suffering from diabetes have...
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS): What to Know
Verywell Health· 3 days agoObesity hypoventilation syndrome, also known as Pickwickian syndrome, can lead to heavy breathing, shortness of breath, low oxygen levels, and too...
Healthy at Every Size? Here's What Doctors Look for Beyond BMI
Verywell Health· 3 days agoDoctors say that BMI may not be an accurate representation of overall health. Lifestyle factors,...
Female infertility cases to decrease at 0.4% AGR over the decade: GlobalData - ET HealthWorld
The Economic Times· 3 days agoGlobalData's latest report forecasts a negative annual growth rate (AGR) of 0.41 per cent for female infertility cases across seven major markets (7MM) from 2023 to 2033. The report indicates ...
India approves 2 weight loss drugs — Mounjaro and Zepbound: Here’s all you need to know
Indian Express· 4 days agoApplication for obesity indication is undergoing review by CDSCO. The committee has approved the...