People With Gene-Linked Obesity Have A Lower Risk Of Developing Heart Diseases: Study
A recent study has revealed that those with obesity who have a genetic tendency for high BMI have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those whose obesity is mostly caused by environmental factors like lifestyle. Read more to learn.
Apr 07, 2023, 20:09 PM IST
Fish oil may not improve asthma symptoms: Study
For every three participants assigned to take fish oil for 25 weeks, one was assigned to take the soy oil placebo.
Jan 26, 2019, 17:19 PM IST
Here's why breastfeeding is important for infants
A new study has revealed that breastfeeding can protect the high-birthweight infants from being overweight or obese in childhood.
Mar 19, 2018, 18:14 PM IST
New mommies, take note! Here's why you need to control your diet
New mothers should avoid overeating as they may be risking the health of your child, according to a new study.
Mar 19, 2018, 18:02 PM IST
I'm living the best phase of my life: Adnan Sami
Adnan admits, "When I was obese, I reached a point where I was about to meet death, and I lost weight to restart my life. When Baba (my father) passed away, I was emotionally choked, but then I also found my soulmate to restart my peaceful married life."
Dec 03, 2017, 16:58 PM IST
Being obese but healthy may up heart failure risk by 96%
The findings showed that the people touted as being "healthy obese" also had a 49 per cent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease and a seven per cent higher risk of cerebrovascular disease compared to those who are normal weight without metabolic conditions.
Sep 13, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
New cost effective vein-locating device launched
The device named Veineux was launched on Friday and is expected to make intravenous treatment easier and affordable for patients and hospitals.
Jul 29, 2017, 00:39 AM IST
Mom-to-be beware! Consuming fizzy drinks during pregnancy may make your child obese
The finding found that pregnant women who consume just two fizzy drinks a day before childbirth could increase their child’s risk of becoming obese.
Jul 15, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
US tops the chart in worldwide obesity
United States tops the list of the percentage of obese children and young adults, which constitute around 13% of the total population, followed by Egypt which led in term of adult obesity, with almost 35%.
Jun 13, 2017, 08:46 AM IST
Beware women! Gaining 1.74 kg per year can make you obese in late 40s
The study found that women who gained 0.19 kg per year remained healthy weight, 0.84 kg/year became overweight and 1.74 kg/year became obese.
May 19, 2017, 22:05 PM IST
Work-out for the disabled in the form of an 'exercise pill'?
Scientists led by Ronald Evans at the Salk Institute in San Diego made the discovery after they set out to explore what endurance meant on the molecular level.
May 05, 2017, 13:29 PM IST
Overweight? Weight loss can slow down knee joint degeneration
The more weight obese and overweight individuals lose, the better it could be for their knee joints, new study suggests.
May 02, 2017, 14:11 PM IST
Obesity rates swell in India: One-fifth of Indian women now overweight
According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4), one-fifth of Indian women, or 20.7 per cent to be precise, in the age group of 15-49 are overweight.
Mar 13, 2017, 13:32 PM IST
Shobhaa De's mocking tweet on MP cop Daulatram Jogawat is a blessing in disguise – Know why
Daulatram Jogawat shot to limelight after Mumbai-based columnist and author Shobhaa De tweeted an image of an overweight policeman.
Feb 28, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
Severely obese people more likely to die at home: Study
A new study has revealed that severely obese people are more likely to die at home and are less likely to spend their last days in a home providing care.
Feb 08, 2017, 23:35 PM IST
'Fat shaming' increases health risks, including heart disease and diabetes
Researchers from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the US found that above and beyond the effects of body mass index (BMI) and depression, higher levels of weight bias internalisation were associated with increased risk for cardiovascular and metabolic disease.
Jan 27, 2017, 16:58 PM IST
Assembly elections 2017: Know the healthcare status of these five poll-bound states
Healthcare is important to political and economic debate because inadequate public healthcare and healthcare expenses push an additional 55 million people back into poverty in India every year, according to a 2015 Lancet paper.
Jan 27, 2017, 13:15 PM IST
Approximately 5.5 billion people in the world are obese
The researchers, including those from Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, put forth a specific notion of overfat, a condition of having sufficient excess body fat to impair health.
Jan 05, 2017, 13:09 PM IST
Why obese individuals lack motivation to exercise?
Feeling too lazy to hit the gym or follow an exercise routine?
Jan 02, 2017, 20:25 PM IST
Obesity: Five ways to prevent weight gain!
Eat breakfast every day, it is the most important meal of a day.
Dec 08, 2016, 16:36 PM IST
