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Every Drink Elevates Your Cancer Risk. So, How Much Alcohol You Can Safely Drink?

Alcohol is the third-most preventable cause of cancer in the U.S, putting it just behind tobacco and obesity.

Inverse

After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?

Report by Lancet Commission says BMI should be used as ‘screening tool’ rather than determining factor

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: What new research about the limits of the body mass index might tell us about obesity

In today’s newsletter: An international commission has called for a ‘radical overhaul’ of the way obesity is diagnosed, raising concerns about the limitations of body mass index (BMI) as a diagnostic tool

The Guardian - UK

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The significance of maintaining an ideal calorie intake for health and wellness

Calories are more than just numbers on a food label—they are the units of energy that fuel our bodies. Maintaining an optimal calorie intake is crucial for achieving a balance between energy consumption and expenditure, to carry out vital functions like breathing, blood circulation, digestion, physical activities, cognitive processes and…

The Times of India

Forget BMI – there’s a 2,000 year-old technique for measuring body fat that’s more useful

It’s the start of another year and the body mass index (BMI) is being criticised again. This time a Lancet-commissioned group of experts is denouncing it as a diagnostic tool for obesity. They say that doctors should look at the overall health of a patient when diagnosing obesity, not just…

The Conversation

4 signs of fatty liver visible on a person's body

Fatty liver is a condition where excess fat builds up in the liver, which can sometimes lead to serious health problems. While it may not always show symptoms in the early stages, certain visible signs on the body can indicate this condition. The National Institute of Diabetics and Digestive and…

The Times of India

New definition of obesity does not rely only on BMI: Know what it is

With Ozempic and other weight loss drugs in use, researchers have released the revised definition of obesity. The revised definition is published in The Lancet Diabetes Endocrinology and stresses on adiposity and its effect on the body instead of just body mass index or BMI.

The Times of India

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Forcing children to finish meals could be fuelling obesity crisis

Children need portion sizes that reflect their body size

The Independent UK

Is Obesity A Disease? Sometimes But Not Always, Experts Decide

Do people with obesity have an illness? When obesity affects the functions of people's organs, it should be considered a distinct illness called "clinical obesity," the commission said.

International Business Times

Large portions and forcing children to finish meals ‘could be fuelling obesity’

Almost a third of parents say they need more guidance on deciding the appropriate portion sizes for their children.

Evening Standard

Experts row back on ‘flawed’ BMI as millions wrongly diagnosed with obesity

Roughly 20% of people who used to be classified as obese will no longer meet the definition

The Independent UK

How we diagnose and define obesity is set to change – here’s why, and what it means for treatment

Obesity is linked to many common diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease and knee osteoarthritis.

The Conversation

58 medical experts propose to overhaul BMI usage in obesity diagnosis and treatment

Over one billion people in the world are estimated to have obesity. Some experts believe its treatment and diagnosis need a radical change.

Fortune

Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Assessment of the condition could face overhaul, but governments, companies and communities still have work to do

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Call to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMI

Lancet commission’s report calls for global shake-up and suggests looking at measures such as waist-to-height ratios and ill-health symptoms

The Independent UK

People ‘being misdiagnosed’ on obesity, say experts

Researchers have said there needs to be a more ‘nuanced’ way to measure obesity.

The Conversation

Children with traumatic experiences have a higher risk of obesity – but this can be turned around

Children with traumatic experiences in their early lives have a higher risk of obesity. But as our new research shows, this risk can be reduced through positive experiences.

The Conversation

Bowel cancer is on the rise in under-50s – here’s what might explain the trend

Almost 2 million people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year. Also known as colorectal cancer, it’s the third most common cancer worldwide.

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How can we combat the diabetes epidemic? Insights from the TOI Medithon Part-5

In the fifth edition of the medithon series which was held on January 8, TOI brought together healthcare professionals, patients, and advocates to raise awareness about diabetes prevention, management, and care.

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Weight loss: The business of shame

Fat-shaming drove people to Ozempic. Now its competitors are using shame to try to lure them away

The Independent UK

UK obesity rates ‘may start dropping significantly’ this year because of weight loss jabs

Country may have reached its peak for obesity levels, according to one of biggest online sellers of medications

The Guardian - AU

South Australia is banning fast food ads on public transport – will it have the desired effect?

The advertising industry objects, but the state’s health minister says it’s a ‘sensible step’ for combating obesity, especially among children

The Times of India

Couch potatoes beware! Sitting too much may lead to 19 serious health problems

We all are aware of the dangers of sedentary lifestyle, but knowing that it's linked to at least 19 chronic conditions could perhaps motivate us to make healthier choices. A new study from the University of Iowa says that being a couch potato can surge your medical bills significantly as…

Latin Times

Being Overweight Gave 'El Chavo del 8''s Édgar Vivar the Role of A Lifetime with But It Also Almost Killed Him

The famous actor known for his role as Señor Barriga on the Mexican TV show talked about the major life changes he made in order to stay alive.