Obesity can lead to 13 types of cancer, says study
A new study has found that obesity leads to 13 types of cancer inlcuding pancreas and esophagus, as fat cells affect the processes that regulate the growth of cancer cells in the human body
Apr 21, 2017, 00:29 AM IST
Eman Ahmed, once the world's heaviest woman, now all smiles and slimmer – WATCH her new look
The 36-year-old who weighed 504 kg is all smiles and can now fit into a wheelchair after losing about 250 kg since she arrived in Mumbai in February for treatment of severe obesity.
Apr 20, 2017, 11:35 AM IST
Weighing over 17 kgs at just eight months, baby girl in Punjab leaves doctors perplexed!
Her excessive weight has also led her to have breathing and sleeping problems.
Apr 14, 2017, 22:23 PM IST
Both obesity and underweight may increase risk of migraine in women
A new study has found that both obesity and being underweight may increase the risk of developing migraine.
Apr 14, 2017, 14:47 PM IST
Eman Ahmed, previously 'world's heaviest woman, is now half her size after losing 242 kg in two months
According to renowned bariatric surgeon Muffazal Lakdawala, who operated on the Egyptian woman on March 7 at Mumbai's Saifee Hospital, she has lost 242 kg since her arrival in India in February.
Apr 12, 2017, 11:42 AM IST
Your love handles could lead you to death, says study!
For optimal health, the waist should measure less than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women.
Apr 10, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
Solution for obesity in medicinal herb? Chinese scientists discover magical compound!
The new compound Celastrol was extracted from thunder god vine, a natural extract that reduces pain and inflammation, and artemisinin developed from sweet wormwood.
Apr 09, 2017, 20:54 PM IST
Fluctuating weight could put heart patients at risk, says study!
Heart attacks, strokes and death were more common in patients whose weight changed the most over four years.
Apr 06, 2017, 23:48 PM IST
Reversing ageing: Elderly need as much sleep as younger people to turn back the clock
Similarly, researchers say that older people need as much sleep as those who are younger in order to turn back their clock on ageing.
Apr 06, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
Pregnant and obese? You may be putting your child at an increased risk of epilepsy!
The results showed that the risk of epilepsy increased by 11 percent in children of overweight mothers (BMI of 25 to less than 30) compared with children and normal-weight mothers.
Apr 04, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
World's heaviest woman Eman Ahmed suffers from rare gene defect causing obesity
The world heaviest woman Eman Ahmed has a rare genetic defect that has made her abnormally obese, according to doctors treating her.
Mar 30, 2017, 00:32 AM IST
Want to reduce your risk of obesity? Cooking at home and avoiding TV during meals will help!
Those whose family meals were all home-cooked also had lower odds of obesity than other adults who ate some or no home-cooked meals.
Mar 28, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
Insulin resistance linked to rapid decline in cognitive performance
The study, by Tel Aviv University, finds that both diabetic and non-diabetic subjects with insulin resistance experienced accelerated cognitive decline in executive function and memory.
Mar 23, 2017, 10:50 AM IST
Insulin resistance linked to faster cognitive decline
Researchers have found that insulin resistance is linked to a faster decline in cognitive performance.
Mar 22, 2017, 22:25 PM IST
Whole-body vibration may stave off obesity, diabetes: Study
A new study has found that indulging in a less strenuous form of exercise known as whole-body vibration could help combat obesity and diabetes.
Mar 17, 2017, 00:05 AM IST
Eman Ahmed's weight loss surgery: Few things to keep in mind before going for bariatric surgery
Ahmed who weighed 500 kg earlier lost nearly 120 kg before the surgery which was performed at Mumbai's Saifee Hospital last week on March 7, 2017.
Mar 15, 2017, 12:59 PM IST
Have a desk job? Here's how to prevent sedentary lifestyle and stay fit
There are numerous ways you can do that are simple, easy and can help you convert your sedentary lifestyle.
Mar 14, 2017, 15:52 PM IST
Leading food and beverages brands fail India's double nutrition challenge: Survey
India is facing two opposing nutritional challenges: Malnutrition and increasing obesity, especially among children.
Mar 14, 2017, 11:59 AM 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
Beware, weight gainers! Obesity can cause renal failure
India has become the third most obese country in the world and this has led to a spike in kidney-related problems.
Mar 11, 2017, 11:44 AM IST
