Both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy reduced health care expenditures after surgery for adults with type 2 ...

An international team of doctors proposed a new way to define obesity that's not based solely on BMI. Here's what they ...

Then we have Singapore. Apparently, 11.6 per cent of our population are overweight. We are tied in third place with Thailand.

SINGAPORE: A recent infographic published by Seasia Stats shows that among countries in Southeast Asia, Singapore has the ...

Alcohol cessation also facilitates weight loss and supports liver healing, promoting better physical health. On a practical ...

Israel and Hamas agreed on the first draft of a ceasefire deal on Wednesday (January 15, 2025), signalling the biggest step yet toward an end to the conflict. Among other things, the 60-day ...

"Obesity in dogs can lead to serious health ... A journal to track progress over time. An infographic showing the caloric content of common dog treats. Cards with tips for managing situations ...

It’s one thing for the scientific community to propose a fundamental change to the way obesity is defined and diagnosed. But it’s another for that proposal to be adopted by regulators, especially when ...

"A distinct definition of obesity for Indians is crucial for the early detection of related diseases and the development of targeted management strategies," he said. The updated standards provide a ...

Indian doctors have revised obesity guidelines for the first time in 15 years, moving beyond the traditional BMI tool to include metrics like Waist Circumference and Waist-to-Height Ratio. Listen to ...

The term overweight is no more a part of the India-specific obesity guidelines that were revised after nearly 15 years and published on Wednesday. The term overweight has been replaced with ...

File Image/Reuters As obesity continues to affect over a billion people globally, experts are calling for a shift in how the condition is defined and diagnosed. Relying solely on Body Mass Index (BMI) ...