DNA: Analysis of obesity in India and its precautionary measures - Part II
Analysis of problem of obesity in India and measures taken to control it. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!
Jul 28, 2016, 00:30 AM IST
DNA: Analysis of obesity in India and its precautionary measures
Analysis of problem of obesity in India and measures taken to control it. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!
Jul 28, 2016, 00:29 AM IST
'20% elderly population suffering from spinal stenosis'
Around 20 per cent of the elderly Indian population is suffering from spinal stenosis and the figure might increase manifold in the coming years due to increasing obesity among them, doctors said on Wednesday.
Jul 21, 2016, 00:14 AM IST
Five foods you should avoid at all costs!
Five foods you should avoid at all costs!
Jul 20, 2016, 12:21 PM IST
Grandfather's obesity may affect grandchild's health
A father's metabolic health can be passed from generation to generation, affecting not only his children but more importantly his grandchildren, suggests a study.
Jul 20, 2016, 00:21 AM IST
Bariatric surgery for weight loss likely to improve mobility, lower heart rate
A study has revealed that obese teenagers who undergo bariatric surgery for weight loss are more likely to walk faster, have less walking-related muscular pain and lower heart rates in six months following the surgery.
Jul 19, 2016, 23:57 PM IST
Unhealthy diet can lead to weight gain: Study
Eating a good and healthy diet helps us stay fit and live long.
Jul 19, 2016, 23:32 PM IST
Weight loss from bariatric surgery could reverse premature ageing: Study
A new study found that weight loss from bariatric surgery appears to reverse the premature ageing associated with obesity.
Jul 08, 2016, 23:46 PM IST
WATCH: OMG! This is unbelievable - Is he the world's fattest boy? He is just 10 but weighs 192 kgs
This is really tough to believe!
Jul 05, 2016, 19:23 PM IST
Fish oil during pregnancy may not shield kids from obesity
Administering a special diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids and low in arachidonic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid, to pregnant women neither resulted in children being slimmer nor fatter than their counterparts from the control group whose mothers had enjoyed a normal diet, the findings showed.
Jun 29, 2016, 16:32 PM IST
17% Indian pregnant women suffer from obesity, diabetes
At least 17 per cent of the pregnant women in India are suffering from obesity and diabetes and carry a high risk of transferring the diseases to their babies, leading gynaecologist said on Friday.
Jun 24, 2016, 20:38 PM IST
Is the office 'cake culture' putting your health in danger?
Expert says cake culture' is fuelling obesity and dental problems.
Jun 24, 2016, 12:16 PM IST
How yoga can help you age gracefully!
Regular yoga practice can help fight chronic lifestyle diseases like hypertension, hormonal imbalances, diabetes, reproductory disorders, and respiratory and cardiovascular related health concerns.
Jun 20, 2016, 15:06 PM IST
How overeating can actually make you eat more!
Overeating reduces levels of a hormone that signals the feeling of fullness in the brain, potentially promoting more eating.
Jun 16, 2016, 13:30 PM IST
Mothers' obesity, gestational diabetes ups early puberty risk in daughters
Daughters born to overweight mothers who also developed gestational diabetes are significantly more likely to experience an earlier onset of one sign of puberty, a new study has found.
Jun 07, 2016, 16:13 PM IST
Binge eating may also trigger depression
Binge eating episodes lead to obesity which, in turn, causes depression owing to weight stigma, poor self-esteem and reduced mobility.
Humiliation bothers obese air travellers the most
Feelings of shame and humiliation bother obese air passengers more than tight seat belts and tiny seats, says a study.
May 26, 2016, 18:15 PM IST
How does obesity take its toll on distant organs?
How obesity causes disease in the organs that are distant from those where the fat accumulates is not well-known. Now, a team of scientists has taken an important step towards understanding the links between obesity and the related, yet physically distant, diseases it causes.
May 22, 2016, 11:14 AM IST
Unhealthy snacking at workplace can lead to obesity
Many companies provide free snacks and beverages to incentivise productivity and boost morale of its employees. However, unhealthy snacking may cause an office obesity epidemic.
May 15, 2016, 13:30 PM IST
