Artificial muscles that can lift 12,600 times their own weight
Using carbon fiber, a very strong light-weight material which is readily commercially available, researchers have designed artificial muscles capable of lifting up to 12,600 times their own weight.
Apr 18, 2018, 16:27 PM IST
Poor sleep may raise obesity risk in kids
Besides healthy eating and exercise, getting enough sleep may also be a key factor in managing weight in children and adolescents, a new study has found.
Apr 17, 2018, 17:08 PM IST
Obesity increases cancer risk in young adult: Study
A new study has revealed that obesity increases the risk of developing cancer in young adults. Obesity often leads to cancer in older adults, but now it has increased in young adults.
Mar 28, 2018, 10:22 AM IST
Trying to lose weight? This diabetes drug may help you
This is a good news for all those people who want to shed their extra kilos.
Mar 19, 2018, 16:09 PM IST
83-year-old woman closes her mouth for the first time in a month – Here's why
An 83-year-old woman from Pune was finally able to close her mouth after going through a complicated jaw surgery.
Mar 13, 2018, 15:58 PM IST
Number of years spent in obesity may up heart damage risk
Maintaining a healthy weight across the lifespan is important for keeping the heart healthy and minimising damage as people age, the researchers said.
Feb 21, 2018, 17:32 PM IST
How social media could help you lose weight
Researchers say individuals are more likely to realise success with personal goals when they make a public commitment to attaining them.
Nov 29, 2017, 18:39 PM IST
How do we assess food? Our weight gives us indication
Researchers have found that that people of normal weight tend to associate natural foods such as apples with their sensory characteristics.
Sep 23, 2017, 14:26 PM IST
Stool or blood samples can tell whether you can lose weight
Diet should be changed according to the gut bacteria imbalances so that the level of both Prevotella or Bacteroides can be balanced.
Sep 19, 2017, 00:10 AM IST
Artificial sweeteners may be counterproductive to dieting
According to a study, sweeteners combined with a low carbohydrate diet can significantly increase the quantity of calories consumed.
Aug 03, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
Want to lose that fat around your belly? Having a big breakfast daily might help!
The findings showed that people who ate more than three meals daily and made dinner their largest meal were at the risk of developing a higher BMI -- associated with increased of risks of various diseases.
Jul 21, 2017, 19:45 PM IST
Want to shed those extra kilos? Add acupuncture in your weight loss plan!
A new study suggests that acupuncture is an effective way to lose weight.
Jul 04, 2017, 22:33 PM IST
This is why dieting may not help you to lose weight!
Researchers said that human bodies tend to compensate by sparing energy, limiting the number of calories that we burn and hence affect our weight loss regimen.
May 24, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
Beware women! Gaining 1.74 kg per year can make you obese in late 40s
The study found that women who gained 0.19 kg per year remained healthy weight, 0.84 kg/year became overweight and 1.74 kg/year became obese.
May 19, 2017, 22:05 PM IST
