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Body fat levels are typically measured via BMI, which is a ratio of weight to height. (Photo: Pixabay)

High body fat levels may up breast cancer risk: study

The study included participants who had a normal BMI (between 18.5 to 25.0) and no history of breast cancer.

27 Jan 2018 2:43 PM IST

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled during the past generation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how eating slowly can help you lose weight

Study has found changes in eating habits were strongly associated with lower obesity and weight (BMI), and smaller waist...

17 Feb 2018 8:48 AM IST

Lets bust some obesity myths! (Photo: Pixabay)

Being overweight tied to changes in young adults' heart structure,...

Results suggested that having a higher BMI likely causes higher blood pressure.

31 July 2018 9:12 AM IST

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Here's how you can get 6-pack-abs by liposuction

Ultrasonic Hi Def Liposuction is less invasive alternative and was designed to effectively eliminate resistant fatty...

27 July 2018 3:56 PM IST

Recent study suggests that teenagers should eat walnut if they want their brain to stay healthy into old age and avoid anxiety (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating walnuts may halve type 2 diabetes risk: Study

The average intake among walnut consumers was approximately 1.5 tablespoons per day.

2 July 2018 3:33 PM IST

The results have been published in the journal PLOS ONE. (Photo: ANI)

What is going to determine our quantity of food intake?

How much will we eat in the future?

10 Dec 2019 11:02 AM IST

More than half of the global rise over these 33 years was due to increases in BMI in rural areas. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Rural areas have more obesity cases than urban areas

Global obesity rising faster in rural areas than cities: Study.

10 May 2019 10:17 AM IST

Characterising sex steroid concentrations during pregnancy may yield important insights into the mothers own future risk of disease as high levels of exposure to oestrogen have been shown to increase the risk for breast and ovarian cancer later on. (Photo: ANI)

Hormone concentrations during pregnancy affects maternal age and BMI

Mother's age, race, weight affect hormone concentration in pregnancy.

12 Aug 2019 9:29 AM IST

The most important finding of the study was to establish a significant relationship between BMI and multiple food environments. (Photo: ANI)

Location of food stores has significant association with body mass...

Studies reveal that food store location may have impact on BMI.

11 Aug 2019 1:21 PM IST

Fat Mass Index focuses only on the fat portion of your weight. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

BMI inaccurate measure for obesity: Study

Fat mass index linked to high risk of cardiovascular diseases in diabetic people.

24 Sept 2019 1:39 PM IST

We have to pay close attention to the number of calories that we intake and burn every day

Why TDEE Calculator Is Essential To Stay In The Right Shape And Size?

We have to pay close attention to the number of calories that we intake and burn every day

13 April 2021 8:41 PM IST

The study showed that early puberty is a risk factor for being overweight, with girls who get their period earlier have a higher BMI. (Photo: Pixabay)

Early puberty linked with increased risk of obesity for women: study

Girls who start puberty earlier are more likely to be overweight as adults, according to scientists.

16 March 2018 1:33 PM IST