Abdominal fat predicts heart disease risk better than BMI, study shows
The size of a person's midsection is a better indicator of cardiovascular disease risk than body mass index (BMI) alone, according to a study published in JACC.
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Trump warns FIFA would make 'terrible mistake' by replacing Infantino
US President Donald Trump on Monday defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning football's governing body would be making a "terrible mistake" by replacing him.
Trump warns of 'terrible mistake' if FIFA replaces Infantino
US President Donald Trump has warned FIFA would be making a "terrible mistake" if it got rid of Gianni Infantino as head of world football’s governing body.
People carrying a rare gene variant have naturally low body fat, healthier livers and bett
There are people around us who can maintain their weight despite what they eat. This has led scientists to believe that a person's metabolism and tendency toward obesity may have genetic factors behind them. A large study sequencing the genomes of more than 1 million people acros
HIV-1 proviruses may drive chronic systemic inflammation
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body's immune system and remains a major global health challenge because of persistent viral reservoirs, despite effective treatments. Key factors include around 40 million people living with HIV, 1 million new infect
How heatstroke kills—it can still be deadly after your body cools down
Europe is in the grip of yet another deadly heat wave. Over 10,000 excess deaths were recorded during late June 2026 alone—and the toll keeps climbing.
‘Safe, quick and painless’: what is a DXA scan, and do you need one for bone health?
The imaging test is most often used to help determine a person’s risk of osteoporosis and bone fracturesDXA – or sometimes DEXA – scans are important for people in their 60s and above. They are also increasingly used by younger people interested in body composition.A DXA – dual-e
Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
New GLP-1 pill delivers up to 12% weight loss in 36 weeks
An experimental GLP-1 pill helped people with obesity or overweight lose as much as 12.1% of their body weight in just 36 weeks. Unlike injectable drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic, aleniglipron is a small molecule that can be taken once daily with or without food and could potent
Ticklish spots are shared across cultures, but why they are ticklish is more complex than
People from different cultural backgrounds are tickled in remarkably similar ways. They laugh, resist and are usually tickled by family members or friends. They are also ticklish in the same body regions. These are among the findings of a study published recently in Nature Human
When fever isn't the answer: Infected tadpoles cool themselves to fight viruses
Fever is one of the best-known mechanisms by which animals combat infectious diseases. Sick animals can increase their body temperature in two ways: through physiological regulation, by altering internal metabolic processes, or through behavioral changes, such as seeking warmer e
Bret Easton Ellis Books, From ‘The Shards’ to ‘American Psycho,’ Definitively Ranked
Can't get enough of the latest adaptation spun from the author's violent, visceral body of work? Here's where to dive into his back catalog.