Obesity has many reasons, one them is impulsiveness: Study
For the self-report, researchers used an impulsive sensation-seeking scale to gauge innate personality characteristics.
Jan 25, 2017, 18:11 PM IST
Combating obesity: This drug produces 'brown fat' that burns calories
Researchers found that mice treated mice with a drug called bexarotene (Bex) had more "brown fat, faster metabolisms and less body weight gain, even after being fed a high-calorie diet".
Jan 18, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
Children whose parents think they are overweight may gain weight as they grow older!
Children whose parents considered them to be overweight at age four or five tended to gain more weight by age 14 or 15.
Jan 15, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
Double whammy: Those extra kilos could affect your DNA!
While our genes do not change in the course of life, our lifestyle can directly influence their surroundings.
Dec 25, 2016, 11:10 AM IST
Delicious food may not lead to weight gain
As per a new study, scientists claim that tasty food may not lead to weight gain. This study contradicts the perception that tasty foods such as potato chips, chocolate chip cookies is unhealthy and can lead to obesity.
Dec 16, 2016, 21:58 PM IST
Alcohol and weight: Does drinking make you fat?
People who consume or drink more than 30g of alcohol per day are more likely to gain weight.
Dec 16, 2016, 09:59 AM IST
The other side of education: Weight gain linked to college degree
The study measured student weight and body-mass-index at the beginning and end of students' first and second semesters and again at the end of their senior year.
Dec 12, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
Obesity: Five ways to prevent weight gain!
Eat breakfast every day, it is the most important meal of a day.
Dec 08, 2016, 16:36 PM IST
Why 'yo-yo dieting' may lead to more weight gain
A recent research suggests that repeated dieting may lead to weight gain because the brain interprets the diets as short famines and urges the person to store more fat for future shortages.
Dec 05, 2016, 16:45 PM IST
Low calorie drinks could make you fatter
In a recent study, scientists have found that low calorie fizzy drinks could actually make you fatter than regular options.Individuals following diet could gain better results by deterring from the supposedly `healthy` variants, reports Express.
Nov 28, 2016, 14:14 PM IST
Feeling tired all the time? You could be having a thyroid problem!
Anyone can get a thyroid disease, but if you're a woman over 35 years your chances of getting a thyroid disorder are high.
Nov 26, 2016, 10:50 AM IST
Beware! Mothers who smoke during pregnancy may make children obese
Expectant mothers should not smoke during pregnancy as it increases the risk of children being obese.
Nov 11, 2016, 19:14 PM IST
Excessive weight gain during puberty increases risk of heart disease
A new study has revealed that putting on lots of weight during puberty increases the risk of death due to heart disease later in life.
Nov 10, 2016, 23:10 PM IST
Sleep deprivation: Five ways lack of sleep affects your health!
People who have sleep problems are at an higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and and stroke.
Nov 05, 2016, 11:10 AM IST
Did you ever wonder that a brain scanner could predict weight loss success? Read
This non-invasive brain scanner can predict the weight loss success based on the brain volume of the elderly.
Nov 04, 2016, 21:18 PM IST
Menopause: Unusual signs you didn’t know about!
The most common signs of menopause include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings and low sex drive.
Oct 22, 2016, 23:48 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
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
Attention working ladies! Weight gain can hamper your professional career
Are you looking for a job in the service sector? If yes, then watch your weight as researchers have found that an increase in weight had a negative impact on female candidates in their job prospects.
Sep 09, 2016, 20:43 PM IST
Try these simple ways to cut down on empty calories
Everyone wants to lose weight and might have tried doing every possible thing to achieve their fitness goal.
Aug 31, 2016, 23:48 PM IST
