Childhood obesity: Simple tips how parents can prevent this condition in kids!
Childhood obesity has become very common nowadays and there are many reasons for it.
Oct 26, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
Glial – Brain cells that play vital role in controlling appetite identified!
Neuroscientists at MIT found that activating these brain cells stimulates overeating, and that when the cells are suppressed, appetite is also suppressed.
Oct 19, 2016, 13:30 PM IST
Remarkable! Researchers identify new molecule to fight obesity
Activating the oestrogen -- the primary female sex hormone -- receptor-beta protein with a chemical has the potential to increase metabolism as well as help reduce obesity, say researchers including one of Indian-origin.
Lifestyle changes key to tackling obesity!
Special report on ways to remove obesity and healthy living. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Oct 14, 2016, 13:04 PM IST
Sleep-deprived kids tend to eat more, at greater risk of being obese!
These findings may shed light on how sleep loss can increase weight gain and why a number of studies show that preschoolers who do not get enough sleep are more likely to be obese as a child and later in life.
Oct 14, 2016, 12:53 PM IST
Scientists establish link between cesarean birth and obesity in infants
A recent study conducted at the Purdue University on an indigenous group of Maya people fortified the link between Cesarean births and obesity in children.
Oct 13, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
Perceived obesity leads to lesser body satisfaction for women
In a first of its kind study, scientists examined healthy individuals and their brain activity about the perception of their respective bodies and found that the way they perceive their bodies directly trigger neural responses which can lead to body dissatisfaction.
Oct 12, 2016, 22:50 PM IST
Hypertension may affect cognitive skills in children
Hypertension or high blood pressure is rapidly increasing in children, largely as a consequence of their obesity.
Oct 01, 2016, 00:39 AM IST
Trying to conceive? Watch out for these signs of infertility!
Here are some things that can make you infertile or affect your chances of having a healthy baby.
Sep 25, 2016, 07:03 AM IST
Your genes may not be a barrier to weight loss
Do not blame your genes for not being able to reduce that ever-burgeoning waistline. While your genes can increase the risk of obesity, they do not hamper weight-loss, researchers have found.
Sep 22, 2016, 20:38 PM IST
Want to stay slim? Go, tie the knot
The study also found that married men were less likely to suffer metabolic syndrome.
Sep 19, 2016, 08:09 AM IST
Here's why teenagers become obese at puberty!
The study also found that teenagers exercise less during puberty, adding to the calorie excess that underlies obesity.
Sep 09, 2016, 14:12 PM IST
Revealed – Link between between obesity, diabetes!
With 9.8 million obese men and 20 million obese women (fifth and third rank respectively in the world in 2014), according to a study published in The Lancet journal, it is a double whammy for India.
Sep 07, 2016, 14:19 PM IST
Delivery by caesarean section raises kid's obesity risk
Although caesarean section deliveries are a necessary lifesaving procedure in many cases, they also include known risks to mothers and newborns.
Sep 07, 2016, 14:15 PM IST
Obese patients with kidney cancer may live longer: Study
Having a high body mass index (BMI) is a well-established risk factor for clear cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer. BMI is the ratio of weight in kilograms divided by the squared height in meters.
Sep 06, 2016, 12:04 PM IST
Food habit, lifestyle pushing Delhi youth more towards obesity
Alcohol, junk food and carefree city lifestyle are pushing youths in Delhi and neighbouring regions more towards obesity, majority of whom don't even consider it as a disorder or are aware of the health risks it entails.
Sep 04, 2016, 11:39 AM IST
80% Delhi-NCR residents suffering from obesity: Survey
Around 80.7 per cent of people residing in Delhi-NCR region are suffering from obesity -- though 78.5 per cent continue to consider themselves as having normal weight, according to a survey.
Sep 02, 2016, 00:08 AM IST
Is childhood antibiotic use linked to obesity?
As the obesity rate continues to skyrocket in the US, scientists across the country are combing the health records of 1.6 million kids to determine if childhood antibiotic use causes weight gain later in life.
Aug 31, 2016, 22:15 PM IST
Gut bacteria therapy may help reduce weight gain
The researchers found that incorporating the engineered bacteria into the guts of mice both kept them from gaining weight and protected them against some of the negative health effects of obesity.
Aug 29, 2016, 16:00 PM IST
Heart failure among the aged may triple by 2060
Heart failure is a common condition worldwide and increases with age. Various disorders can cause heart failure, such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, obesity and diabetes.
Aug 29, 2016, 08:39 AM IST
