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As climate change brings more intense heat waves, scientists are trying to understand how certain medications interact with the body’s thermoregulation system

USA: A recent study published in Diabetes Care has revealed an increased hypoglycemia risk in extreme heat among older adults (aged ≥ 65 years) with diabetes who received insulin."Higher ambient...

A new PLOS One study states that a high BMI range (over 30) by itself does not increase an individual’s mortality risk.

Being overweight as defined by the body mass index rating scale is not linked to an increase in death when considered separately from other health issues, a new study found.

People classified as overweight though not obese are not at a higher risk of death, according to a new study that underscores the limitations of the body mass index (BMI), long a standard medical metric. The findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE, come as popu...

WASHINGTON — People classified as overweight though not obese are not at a higher risk of death, according to a new study Wednesday that underscores the limitations of the body mass index (BMI), long a standard medical metric.The findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE, come as populations in both rich and poor countries are becoming heavier. In the United States, more

(CNN) — Being overweight as defined by the body mass index rating scale is not linked to an increase in death when considered separately from other health issues, a new

Though clear link seen for BMIs of 30 and above

A new study claims being overweight does not translate to a higher mortality risk.

WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Overweight body mass index (BMI) is not necessarily associated with increased mortality risk, especially among older adults, although all-cause mortality is increased for