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Body Mass Index (BMI) calculates body fat based on height and weight ratios. While commonly used to assess health risks and determine eligibility for weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound (prescribed for BMI >30, or >27 with related health conditions),…
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have developed an innovative device that mimics how cancer interacts with blood vessels in the human body. This breakthrough came from combining expertise in cancer biology and microfluidics – the science…
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a numerical value derived from an individual’s weight and height, used to classify them into different categories of body weight. BMI is a useful tool for assessing general obesity, it may not capture the more…
Obesity in the United States is a critical health challenge, with projections indicating it will affect 50% of the population by 2030. Officially recognized as a chronic disease by the American Medical Association in 2013, obesity is a complex condition…
Iodine plays a vital role as an essential nutrient in human health, particularly through its involvement in thyroid hormone production. While research has established connections between iodine levels and various metabolic conditions including diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension, scientists are…
Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome, as defined by WHO, encompasses several chronic conditions including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and high blood lipids. Currently affecting 20-45% of the global population and projected to reach 53% by 2035, this syndrome stems from poor diet,…
