Hit by the alarming problem of obesity within its ranks, the Indian Army has introduced a fresh set of stringent rules to fight the problem
A recent study has revealed that teenagers of normal weight or young adults who live in neighbourhoods with lower education or income levels are at higher risk of becoming overweight or obese.
Being overweight increases your risk for various health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar. Earlier, evidence showed that excess body weight can contribute to causing as many as
Obesity is a step towards long term health problems and when it comes to morbid obesity, it can be the sole cause of heart failure risk, a study has revealed. The study involving more than
Just by replacing one calorie-laden sugary drink with water you may shed extra kilos, as well as improve overall health, a new study has found. Intake of additional calories from sugary beverages like soda, energy
These days women appear to be accepting their bodies more than in the past, especially regarding weight, than men, according to a new research. Body dissatisfaction is not only a common predictor of eating disorders,
Medical experts have claimed that Indians are more prone to oesophageal and other types of cancer because of lazy lifestyle and improper food habits as well as alcohol intake.
The brains of middle-aged people who are overweight or obese may be 10 years 'older' than their lean counterparts, a new study has claimed. According to the researchers at University of Cambridge in the UK,
A higher body mass index (BMI) may not lead to increased risk of heart attacks or death for the heavier among the two twin siblings, a new study suggests. According to researchers at Umea
Patients who survived a fatal lung disease find their lifestyle factors having greater impact on their subsequent quality of life than how sick they were in the hospital, findings of a new study have claimed.
A recent study has revealed that women suffering from severe obesity often report willingness to eat uncontrollably as their brain’s reward centres continue to respond to food cues even after they have eaten enough and are no longer hungry.
A recent study has indicated that parents, particularly fathers, can play a vital role in preventing obesity in young adults.
There is more than one reason to worry if you are an obese young adult, warn researchers, saying that such people are at an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), among other health hazards.
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.
Kids as young as age six suffering from obesity are likely to be introverts and show more signs of depression, a research report has claimed.
New York:If you think that skinny people don’t get type 2 diabetes then you need to think again. According to a new research,a weak ecosystem of bacteria in human gut which is due to poor
Celebrities always inspire the commoners with their flat, toned stomachs. One can achieve that perfect midriff if one follows right exercise regime and diet, says an expert.Personal trainer and outdoor fitness expert Rob Jones shares
New York: Development of obesity and Type-2 diabetes negatively affect bone structure, formation and strength over time, thereby increasing bone fracture risk, says a new study.The researchers also found that exercise can not only only
Eighteen-year-old boys from India's middle and upper classes are 3 cm taller and girls 1 cm taller than they were eight years ago, according to the latest growth charts published this year for children aged
London: Biologists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have for the first time identified in detail how some of our most common intestinal bacteria interact during metabolism.New research enables “tailored” diet advice - based
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