BMI an inaccurate health indicator; mislabels millions of healthy people as 'obese'
The study led by UCLA psychologists has found that the use of BMI to assess a person's health has led to more than 54 million Americans as 'obese' and 'unhealthy', even though they are not.
Feb 05, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
Obesity, diabetes up autism risk in kids
Women of reproductive age who are thinking of having children should stay fit. A recent study warns that children born to obese women with diabetes are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Jan 31, 2016, 14:19 PM IST
Sedentary lifestyle can up your menopause misery
Ladies, you may want to ditch a sedentary lifestyle if you want to live your middle age healthily as a new study has linked inactivity with hot flashes and more at midlife.
Jan 27, 2016, 16:43 PM IST
Sedentary lifestyle can up your menopause misery
Ladies, you may want to ditch a sedentary lifestyle if you want to live your middle age healthily as a new study has linked inactivity with hot flashes and more at midlife.
Jan 27, 2016, 16:43 PM IST
Mindfulness could help prevent obesity in children
Researchers believe that the practice of mindfulness can increase response inhibition and decrease impulsivity.
Jan 26, 2016, 19:39 PM IST
Mindfulness can tackle obesity in kids
The new research was published in the journal Heliyon.
Jan 23, 2016, 14:47 PM IST
Obesity linked with blood clots in kids, juveniles
For the study the researchers conducted a retrospective chart review of patients at Wake Forest Baptist's Brenner Children's Hospital between January 2000 and September 2012. They identified 88 patients between ages 2-18 who confirmed cases of VTE.
Jan 16, 2016, 18:24 PM IST
Obesity linked with colorectal cancer risk: Study
A new study has revealed the link between obesity and colorectal cancer.
Jan 16, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
Are you obese? Cut down on siting time to reduce heart disease risk
Sedentary behaviour is associated with poor cardiovascular health and diabetes in adults with severe obesity, independent of how much exercise they perform.
Jan 13, 2016, 17:22 PM IST
Overweight young adults can reduce diabetes risk if they lose weight early enough: Study
New research has found that the risk of diabetes associated with obesity can be reversed if obese young people make efforts to lose weight before middle-age.
Jan 07, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
Here's why we tend to overeat in winter!
A new study recently revealed that in winter the people evolve to have subconscious urges to over-eat and limited ability to avoid obesity.
Jan 06, 2016, 12:30 PM IST
Use physically active lifestyle to fight obesity genes
In a recent study, researchers have found that people around the world can use a physically active lifestyle to reduce the effect of inherited obesity genes.
Jan 05, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
Watch: Oprah Winfrey recounts her weight loss struggles in emotionally charged ad!
To recount her struggles and experiences, Winfrey has made her debut as the new Weight Watchers' lead spokeswoman.
Dec 30, 2015, 18:12 PM IST
Why it's nearly impossible to shed those extra kilos
Wealthy western nations, like the U.S. and U.K., have been weight and body image-obsessed for decades now.
Dec 26, 2015, 17:24 PM IST
Obesity more dangerous than lack of fitness: Study
The concept of 'fat but fit' may be a myth, according to a new study that suggests the protective effects of high fitness against early death are reduced in
Dec 26, 2015, 12:40 PM IST
35 per cent school children have poor lung health: Govt
Thirty-five per cent of school going children, including 21 per cent in Delhi, are suffering from poor lung health, Health Minister JP Nadda said today.
Dec 22, 2015, 20:41 PM IST
Herbal sweetener launched for diabetics
In a bid to provide a healthy life to diabetic patients, a new sweetener made of herbs was launched here on Monday.
Dec 21, 2015, 20:20 PM IST
Activating 'good' fat can curb obesity
The body's ability to harness heat production by converting white fat cells which store calories into beige (good) fat cells that burn energy, can help fight obesity, a new study reveals.
Dec 19, 2015, 12:17 PM IST
'Obesity-fighting' pill comes closer to reality
What if there was a slimming pill to help you shed those extra kilos? With the discovery of two genes that make people fat, a team of scientist is a step closer.
Dec 18, 2015, 15:49 PM IST
Heart diseases emerge to be the biggest killer worldwide!
Heart disease and stroke were the number one and number two killers worldwide in 2013, reveals a new report.
Dec 17, 2015, 19:27 PM IST
