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As the rate of metabolic diseases keep rising in India, Dr Sharma explains the silent warning sign of metabolic syndrome that often goes unnoticed. | Health ...

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The average Indian adult BMI hovers around 22-23 kg/m2 , technically within the global "normal" range. However, due to unique body composition and metabolic vulnerability, Indians face higher risk of ...

Let's explore new ways to evaluate if you have excess, health-damaging fat on your body. Using your BMI is outdated. Instead, you want to determine your waist size by measuring your circumference at ...

For decades, body mass index (BMI) has been the dominant tool for defining obesity, despite longstanding concerns that it poorly reflects individual health risk. Growing evidence suggests that the ...

Medical experts from around the globe proposed a more nuanced approach to diagnosing obesity that does not rely exclusively on body mass index (BMI) alone. Writing in The Lancet Diabetes & ...

The British Heart Foundation has identified specific waist measurements that may indicate increased health risks ...

Health professionals have estimated the waist measurement that could indicate an elevated risk of various medical conditions. Carrying excess weight around the abdomen may leave you susceptible to ...

Experts have estimated the exact waist size which could mean you are at greater risk for a number of health issues. Having a large belly could mean you are vulnerable to heart disease and diabetes, ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally and in India, cutting across age, gender and socio-economic groups. Yet, despite decades of research, heart health misinformation continues to ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that waist-to-height ratio was closely linked to heart disease risk than BMI or waist circumference. Ableimages/Getty Images A new study suggests your body shape ...