Obese women

Lifestyle changes may up fertility for obese, infertile women

A lifestyle intervention targeting women with obesity and infertility is more effective in increasing the pregnancy rate compared with fertility treatments, a new study suggests.

Mar 22, 2021, 18:09 PM IST

This is why obesity, underweight condition elevates depression in women

Obese women are likely to be at an increased risk of developing common mood disorders like depression and anxiety.

Nov 12, 2017, 12:57 PM IST

Obese women more susceptible to breast cancer risk, says study

There has been an immense rise in the number of obesities worldwide.

Oct 21, 2017, 13:33 PM IST

Exercise may cut gestational diabetes risk in obese women

Obese women are at increased risk of complications during pregnancy, the most common of which are gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, a large increase in weight as well as pre-eclampsia.

Jul 27, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

Obese women using oral contraceptives at stroke risk

 Overweight women using oral birth pills are likely to have an increased risk of a rare type of stroke, suggests a study.

Mar 15, 2016, 15:45 PM IST