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
Know why obesity ups colorectal cancer risk
The risk of developing colorectal cancer in obese people is about 50 percent greater compared to the risk in lean people, says new research.
Jan 17, 2016, 11:38 AM 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
When beer belly is deadlier than obesity
The study, which analyzed data from 15,184 American adults over a median of 14.3 years, looked at how body mass index (or a height-to-weight ratio) and belly fat (defined by a waist-to-hip ratio) predict mortality.
Nov 15, 2015, 14:31 PM IST
