People should reduce intake of edible oil by…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: While physical inactivity, junk food and other factors have drawn a lot of attention for their role in causing lifestyle disorders, and rightly so, edible oil has mostly escaped scrutiny. PM Modi,…

Obesity in children: Makes kids follow these healthy…

[ad_1] The rising prevalence of childhood obesity, especially post-Covid 19 pandemic, has emerged as a significant health concern. With prolonged periods of inactivity during lockdowns and increased reliance on screen-based activities, children are at an…

Doctor reacts to Oprah Winfrey’s comment on ‘thin…

[ad_1] Oprah Winfrey, American host and television producer, has recently sparked a conversation after revealing how taking weight loss drugs has shifted her perspective on "thin people." In a conversation with Dr. Ania Jastreboff on…

Treatment for children with obesity has lasting effect:…

[ad_1] When obese children receive weight-loss treatment, the effects last throughout their lives, and their risk of significant health problems and premature death decreases as they enter young adulthood. However, this is not true for…

BMI by itself isn’t an accurate tool to…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: For years, doctors have relied on Body Mass Index (BMI) calculations to assess obesity. However, a global commission convened by The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, a reputed medical journal, now argues that…