Objective: To indicate neck circumference (NC) cutoff points to identify excess weight at different stages of somatic maturation and evaluate the association between NC and body mass index (BMI).

Older adults who live in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year after a ...

Belly fat, which can be easily measured by a simple tool as waist circumference, is a very strong predictor to assess the ...

A new study found that abdominal fat, or a “beer belly,” may be linked to harmful changes in heart structure, particularly in ...

An overlooked measurement is linked to early heart changes and increased heart disease risk, even in people without heart problems.

Metabolic health is crucial for disease resistance and longevity, as explained by Dr. Sudhir Kumar. Early detection of issues ...

It might be one of the most used health metrics in the world, but there's a simpler (and perhaps more reliable) way to work out if you're a healthy weight than using BMI. Body Mass Index (BMI) ...

Prayagraj: A growing decline in the use of bicycles for commuting to school and a widespread habit of leaving home on an empty stomach are contributin.

Doctors traditionally rely on factors such as Body Mass Index (BMI), cholesterol, and Blood Pressure while assessing health risks. This often neglects an important health indicator. In the past few ...

Abstract: Fetal head segmentation plays an important role in monitoring fetal growth during pregnancy. Automating the segmentation of the fetal head contributes to reducing the workload of healthcare ...

ABSTRACT: Aim: This study aims to explore the basic nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among government residential trainees in Bangladesh towards their better health and well ...