Body Mass Index

High screen time associated with poor dietary patterns, disrupted sleep, increased stress, finds study

The study found that heavy users, who spent an aggregate screen time of 17.5 hours per day across all devices, reported the least healthy dietary patterns and the poorest health-related characteristics, including a significantly high BMI

HIIT along with rowing and cycling can help type 2 diabetes patients lose weight, improve insulin sensitivity

The scientists concluded that HIIT can help in improving the blood sugar levels and can also help in losing weight effectively.

Losing weight before midlife may reduce early death risks by 54% in obese people, says study

Obesity can cause many chronic diseases, like cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and several types of cancer -- all of which in turn increases the likelihood of death.

No child's play: Kids from low-income families suffer as designated play spaces remain scarce and streets unsafe

Children from disadvantaged areas like slums are the most vulnerable because they live in unsafe and unhealthy environments, with minimal access to services — from play spaces, to nearby schools. In the absence of designated play spaces, they play near their homes and on the streets, where there are several deterrents: poor road maintenance, garbage, absence of street lights, harassment of girls on the streets, drinking in public spaces

What is fat mass index and how does it impact health

Fat mass index (FMI) is a small part of the total BMI - it accounts for body fat and is the reason high BMI is sometimes misunderstood.

Researchers now know why we gain weight as we grow older

Scientists have found that as we age, the body processes lipids at a slower rate. This is a major contributor to weight gain, and even obesity, in old age.

Men’s Health Week: It is a numbers game for men to keep cardiovascular diseases away

From 10-16 June, men's health is celebrated all over the world to remind them to put their health first and take better care of themselves.

Heart disease is India's deadliest killer: Wealthy urban males at greatest risk of contracting cardiovascular ailments, finds survey

Heart disease is the highest killer among Indians but the risk of heart disease varies across states, with wealthier and more urbanised states having higher risk, according to a new study.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning may improve detection of lung diseases

Artificial Intelligence (AI) or machine learning can be used to help improve the accuracy of the diagnosis in lung diseases, finds a study. Machine learning utilises algorithms that can learn from and perform predictive data analysis.

Sugary drinks in pregnancy can make infants overweight

Consumption of soft drinks by mothers during pregnancy may lead to an increased risk of high body mass index (BMI) leading to being overweight in infants.