Three pillars for longer life span have been established! - Know what they are
As per the study, people who quit smoking, reduce weight and refrain from heavy alcohol intake are likely to live seven years longer in good health than the general population.
Jul 21, 2017, 16:26 PM IST
Artificial sweeteners linked to long-term weight gain, health problems
The findings contradict the previous findings that claimed artificial sweeteners don't cause extra weight gain and potential health harm.
Jul 17, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
Mom-to-be beware! Consuming fizzy drinks during pregnancy may make your child obese
The finding found that pregnant women who consume just two fizzy drinks a day before childbirth could increase their child’s risk of becoming obese.
Jul 15, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
Babies born big more likely to have weight problems later
The study, published in the journal Pediatric Obesity, looked at 10,186 children across the US, both those born at term and those born prematurely.
Jul 14, 2017, 16:23 PM IST
Here comes another reason for obesity – household dust!
For the experiment, samples of household dust were collected from 11 homes and were tested in the laboratory.
Jul 13, 2017, 16:12 PM IST
Obesity may put children at increased risk of hip disease, suggests study
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip disease of adolescence. The condition always requires surgery, can cause significant pain, and often leads to a hip replacement in adolescence or early adulthood.
Jul 09, 2017, 18:38 PM IST
Is your child obese? They may be at risk of developing hip disease!
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is the most common hip disease of adolescence.
Jul 09, 2017, 16:45 PM IST
Ganesh Acharya's drastic weight loss transformation is inspiring—PICS inside
Bollywood's one of the most revered choreographers, Ganesh Acharya has achieved the impossible. The dance master, who was suffering from obesity issues at one point in time weighed somewhere around 200 kgs reportedly. Now, he is winning the internet after losing a huge 85 kgs over a span of more than one year.
Jul 07, 2017, 11:56 AM IST
Moderate physical exercise can help older obese adults perform daily activities
Obesity affects nearly 13 million adults age 65 and older in the United States.
Jun 28, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
Obese patients have higher risk of infection after heart bypass surgery
A new study has found that patients with obesity have much higher risk of developing an infection soon after heart bypass surgery.
Jun 21, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
Study associates obesity to higher chances of infection after heart bypass surgery!
Knowing the risks and potential outcomes can help health-care providers and patients make more informed choices on treatment and better use of resources.
Jun 19, 2017, 19:04 PM IST
Genes, environment play roles in childhood obesity
When children don`t learn effective self-regulation skills during those early critical years, studies have shown they may be at a greater risk of becoming obese.
Jun 18, 2017, 21:30 PM IST
Obesity can up risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, says study
Obesity was defined by body mass index (BMI), abdominal obesity, and a higher body fat percentage, with the team collecting measurements on the participants’ body fat composition and information on lifestyle factors at the beginning of the study.
Jun 16, 2017, 14:57 PM IST
Can stress really cause your teeth to fall out? Read to know more!
Dr Messina said that the number one cause for tooth loss in adults is periodontal disease, which studies have linked to stress.
Jun 15, 2017, 20:01 PM IST
India harbours second highest number of obese children in the world; China tops list!
The alarming study also found that 14.4 million kids in the country have excess weight.
Jun 14, 2017, 13:38 PM IST
US tops the chart in worldwide obesity
United States tops the list of the percentage of obese children and young adults, which constitute around 13% of the total population, followed by Egypt which led in term of adult obesity, with almost 35%.
Jun 13, 2017, 08:46 AM IST
More than one in 10 people worldwide are obese: Study
Obesity numbers more than doubled in 73 countries since the study launch in 1980, triggering a surge in related diseases in what the study authors described as "a growing and disturbing global public health crisis."
Jun 12, 2017, 22:12 PM IST
Duration of breastfeeding linked to fatty liver in adolescents
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disorder affecting up to one in four adults.
Jun 12, 2017, 14:11 PM IST
Women beware! Drinking diet beverages during pregnancy may up child obesity risk
A new study has showed that babies born to women who drank at least diet beverages per day during pregnancy were more likely to be overweight or obese at age 7.
Jun 07, 2017, 23:23 PM IST
Kids with TV in their room at higher obesity risk: Study
Parents, take note! Placing TV sets in your children's room may put them at significantly higher risk of being overweight in later life.
Jun 04, 2017, 18:21 PM IST
