Beyond BMI: global commission proposes new way to diagnose obesity
WEB DESK: Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition causes ill-health, according to a new framework drawn up by experts and endorsed by 76 medical organisations internationally. At the moment, clinicians use BMI or body mass index to diagnose obesity,
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of depression: study
According to a study conducted by NutriNet Brasil, the odds among people having the most intake of ultra-processed foods for developing any depressive symptoms are significantly high: 42 per cent increase as against individuals who had the lowest intake.