Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study.

A new screening intervention in the primary care setting can improve the identification and management of obesity risk in pediatric patients, according to a poster presented at the National ...

Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed a new tool to predict the risk of colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous ...

Elevated thyrotropin levels were associated with an increased risk for depression, especially among women and those with hypothyroidism.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face a high risk of multiple micronutrient deficiencies, especially vitamins A, ...

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In a major drug bust, the Kochi police seized 2 kg of ganja from the men’s hostel of Government Polytechnic College, Kalamassery, leading to the arrest of three students. The raid, conducted on ...