Breathing polluted air linked to risk of obesity, diabetes, other chronic illnesses: Study
The study comes at a time when the air quality in many US cities is worsening after decades of improvement.
Mar 15, 2020, 13:54 PM ISTDiet easily affects quality of sperm, find researchers
The study published in 'PLOS Biology' was found by researchers at Linkoping University who fed healthy young men a high sugar diet.
Dec 29, 2019, 13:37 PM ISTHere's if obesity and smoking may impact healing post-fracture surgery
A recent study has examined if obesity and smoking, which are known to impact negative effects on bone health, can also affect healing in patients, who had surgery for fractures of the wrist or the distal radius.
Nov 23, 2019, 21:07 PM ISTFast food giants got bulk of our orders in 5 years: Swiggy
Subway, Domino's Pizza, McDonald's and Burger King clocked the highest number of orders in the past five years, said Swiggy, which has entered over 290 cities since its launch in 2014.
Aug 08, 2019, 15:30 PM IST5 hours daily on phone increases risk of obesity
Spending too much time using the smartphone facilitates sedentary behaviours, reduces the time of physical activity, which increases the risk of premature death, diabetes, heart disease and different types of cancer.
Jul 29, 2019, 18:03 PM ISTBreast cancer raises heart disease risk
The goal of the study was to compare and evaluate risk factors for cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women who are survivors of breast cancer and women without breast cancer. For the findings, more than 90 postmenopausal breast cancer survivors were compared with 192 postmenopausal women.
Jun 20, 2019, 12:23 PM ISTMy battle with obesity has been tough: Arjun Kapoor
Arjun on Tuesday posted two photographs of himself on Instagram. He is seen working out.
Jun 18, 2019, 18:22 PM ISTBody shaming leads to more weight gain in kids
The findings, published in the journal Pediatric Obesity, appear to contradict the belief that such teasing might motivate youth to change their behaviour and attempt to lose weight.
May 30, 2019, 17:06 PM ISTOversized meals a factor in obesity: Study
The experts found a significant correlation between meal weight and energy content.
Jan 30, 2019, 10:05 AM ISTCooking with solid fuels increases risk of respiratory illness
Solid fuels emit very high levels of pollutants, especially very small particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs.
Sep 21, 2018, 12:57 PM ISTWhy we can't stop eating junk food decoded
The measurements showed that a combination of fats and carbohydrates activates the brain areas of the reward system more intensively than the other foods on offer.
Jun 17, 2018, 13:13 PM ISTObesity raises risk of irregular heart rate
Obesity may increase risk of developing a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, which can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, says a study of nearly 70,00 patients.
Apr 19, 2018, 13:31 PM ISTParental diet, obesity before conception affects child's health
A new study showed that smoking, high alcohol and caffeine intake, diet, obesity and malnutrition in either or both parents, potentially increases a child's lifelong risk of heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, immune and neurological diseases.
Apr 18, 2018, 10:29 AM ISTPoor sleep may raise obesity risk in kids
Besides healthy eating and exercise, getting enough sleep may also be a key factor in managing weight in children and adolescents, a new study has found.
Apr 17, 2018, 17:08 PM ISTObesity may affect a child's liver
Parents take note. If your child is obese or overweight, it may have negative impact on his or her liver, a new study suggests.
Apr 04, 2018, 17:04 PM ISTMaking neighbourhoods more walkable can prevent childhood obesity
Making neighbourhoods more walkable can have a positive impact on kids’ waist line and BMI (body mass index).
Mar 30, 2018, 18:03 PM ISTBad food raising under-nutrition and obesity: Experts
Giant corporates selling processed foods are not only raising under-nutrition but also over-nutrition, or obesity, in a country that is seen as the hub of stunted and under-nourished children, say experts.
Mar 29, 2018, 12:19 PM ISTObesity increases cancer risk in young adult: Study
A new study has revealed that obesity increases the risk of developing cancer in young adults. Obesity often leads to cancer in older adults, but now it has increased in young adults.
Mar 28, 2018, 10:22 AM ISTWeight-loss surgery may lower risk of kidney disease, failure
Obesity is a condition involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of developing serious health problems such as blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and Type-2 diabetes.
Mar 23, 2018, 16:13 PM ISTThis is the reason why obese people have less sensitive taste buds
Obesity is known to be associated with a chronic state of low-grade inflammation in the adipose tissue that stores energy in the form of fat.
Mar 23, 2018, 11:22 AM IST