People classed as “overweight” according to BMI can be perfectly healthy. But there are better measures of fat, and physicians are finally using them ...

Last year, The Lancet helped catalyse this overdue change by recommending that BMI alone should not be used to measure ...

Individuals with acne-prone skin may experience more challenges ahead of summer. Body heat inside can dry out your skin, break down its natural barrier, and produce excess oil. While acne is commonly ...

Indians face higher diabetes and heart risks at lower body mass index (BMI) levels than Western populations.

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