Eat grapes to help lower obesity risk
According to researchers, grapes may also help counter the negative effects of a high fat diet, including heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.
May 05, 2016, 16:27 PM IST
More women opt for silicon balloon implants to lose weight: Doctors
With obesity on the rise among women, experts have said that silicon balloon implants in the stomach are becoming popular among young women in order to reduce their appetite.
Apr 26, 2016, 20:53 PM IST
New weapon in war against obesity
A team of scientists has uncovered a potential approach to combat obesity in those prone to weight gain.
Apr 17, 2016, 08:48 AM IST
These are the worst times of day for being sedentary!
Nowadays, however, many people are becoming increasingly conscious about their bodies and many can also be seen wearing fitness trackers on their wrists.
Apr 12, 2016, 19:30 PM IST
Obesity, diabetes in pregnancy hastens early foetus growth
They found that the fetuses of women subsequently diagnosed with gestational diabetes grew excessively prior to diagnosis, between 20 and 28 weeks.
Weight-loss surgery, a cure for diabetes
Peters noted that weight-loss surgery is dramatically more effective in the treatment of type 2 diabetes than a conventional treatment of diet changes and medication.
Apr 07, 2016, 20:35 PM IST
Diabetes drug may help obese, overweight adults lose weight
The results showed that blood glucose levels of the group that underwent liraglutide prescription dropped to normal and their waist circumference was found to be smaller.
Apr 05, 2016, 22:57 PM IST
Steroid use can turn 'good' fat into 'bad'
The research indicated that prednisolone could be enhancing conversion of energy from a meal into stored "bad" fat while not allowing brown fat to do its work of turning energy into heat.
Apr 04, 2016, 15:22 PM IST
Beat obesity with safe, non-surgical weight loss treatment
All patients demonstrated weight loss and dramatic hunger reduction levels after undergoing the treatment.
Apr 04, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Obesity linked to asthma risk in women
A recent conducted at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia has claimed that obesity and PCOS ( Polycystic ovary syndrome) are independently linked with asthma in women.
Apr 02, 2016, 20:05 PM IST
Shocking! World now has more obese people than underweight
According to an analysis of global trends in body mass index (BMI), the number of obese people worldwide had risen from 105 million in 1975 to 641 million in 2014.
Apr 01, 2016, 17:52 PM IST
Exposure to air pollution leads to obesity: Study
At eight weeks old, female and male rats exposed to the pollution were 10 percent and 18 percent heavier respectively than those exposed to clean air.
Mar 31, 2016, 20:22 PM IST
Education may not cut obese women's risk of depression
Even highly educated obese women have double the risk of depression compared with women of normal weight and same educational attainment, finds a new study.
Mar 22, 2016, 15:03 PM IST
Weak gut may trigger Type 2 diabetes, obesity
A weak ecosystem of bacteria in human gut due to a poor dietary diversity is likely to trigger diseases like Type 2 diabetes and obesity, finds new research, suggesting people to eat a balanced, diversed diet.
Mar 21, 2016, 15:48 PM IST
Young women in poor neighbourhoods at high obesity risk
Adolescents, especially young women, who grow up and live in poor neighbourhoods are more likely to become or remain obese in adulthood than their peers who live in more affluent localities, says a study.
Mar 15, 2016, 15:42 PM IST
Punjabis fattest in India; Tripura and Meghalaya men leanest: Govt
According to the Times of India, JP Nadda told Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, that Punjabis are the most obese people in the country, while men from Tripura and women from Meghalaya are the leanest.
Mar 10, 2016, 14:12 PM IST
Peanut butter can help keep extra kilos at bay
The researchers conclude that afterschool programs and schools can replace energy dense, unhealthy snacks with peanuts to provide a healthier alternative for children (researchers in the study ensured students did not suffer from nut allergies).
Mar 04, 2016, 10:15 AM IST
Being overweight can dampen your memory!
The study found a link between high body mass index (BMI) and poorer performance on a test of 'episodic memory'.
Feb 26, 2016, 20:47 PM IST
Useful tips to prevent lifestyle diseases!
Following certain guidelines can help prevent or cut down your risk of getting lifestyle diseases.
Feb 08, 2016, 17:03 PM IST
Childhood ADHD puts females at increased obesity risk
This study encourages all patients with ADHD to engage in preventive measures, specifically healthy eating and an active lifestyle, as part of routine care to prevent obesity.
Feb 06, 2016, 19:02 PM IST
