Tag Archives: Body

Researchers suggest that the body roundness index is a novel predictor of cardiovascular risk

A higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with a higher risk of heart disease. But is BMI really the best indicator of heart health? While it’s been the standard for years, scientists are exploring a novel measure: the body roundness index (BRI). A recent study suggests that BRI may better predict cardiovascular risk over […]

Watching Even Eight Minutes of TikTok Glorifying Eating Disorders Harms Body Image, Study Finds

Research suggests that the content you consume on social media, not just long videos but even brief clips you come across while scrolling, has an impact on your psyche, and the effect is immediate. Watching even eight minutes of TikTok videos glorifying eating disorders can harm women’s mental health and negatively impact their body image […]

Modern Treatment for Male Androgenetic Alopecia? Study Identifies Body Sugar That Plays a Key Role

The latest findings by scientists from the University of Sheffield in England and COMSATS University in Pakistan could bring hope to millions of men around the world struggling with androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is the main cause hair loss in men, affecting up to 50% of the world’s male population. This condition usually begins with […]