Tall people more likely at risk of developing blood clots
The findings showed that the risk of venous thromboembolism -- a type of blood clot that starts in a vein -- was associated with height, with the lowest risk being in shorter participants.
Sep 06, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
Tall persons prefer conservative political parties: Study
Want to know which political party an individual will support? Then take note of the person's height.
Aug 16, 2016, 18:44 PM IST
Are you a tall girl? Then, you must be tired of hearing THESE things—Watch!
Every tall girl we come across often attracts eyeballs. Reason? Well, for the sole one—she happens to be TALL. Yes! Not everyone is beyond average 5'6 inches, after all.
Jul 15, 2016, 12:07 PM IST
Did you know? Taller people have greater risk of cancer!
The study shows that the taller a person is the lower their risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, but their risk of cancer increases.
Feb 03, 2016, 14:57 PM IST
Tall people are more likely to be slim
A country with a taller population may have to worry less about obesity as researchers have found that the genes that result in greater height correlate strongly with genes that reduce body mass index (BMI).
Sep 15, 2015, 17:50 PM IST
