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A tool for curing obesity

Don’t jump into surgical options if you or your loved ones are trying to lose weight. Ensure you understand the details before doing so.

18 Dec 2017 1:53 AM

Obesity in children rising with media accessibility, say doctors

Mass media effects children’s health and physiologically, having an impact on socio-cultural functioning and psychological wellbeing.

15 Dec 2017 9:00 AM

Diabetes and obesity both tied to higher risk of cancer

Many cancer cases worldwide may happen at least in part because people are overweight or have diabetes, a new report suggests.

14 Dec 2017 11:38 AM

Common painkillers may double obesity risk, says study

Medications commonly used to treat pain, like gabapentinoids such as gabapentin, pregabilin and opiates, double risk of obesity.

07 Dec 2017 4:15 PM

Gaining weight can be prevented with high-fat diet

A person gains weight mainly because fat cells get bigger.

06 Dec 2017 9:42 AM

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Being overweight increases risk of dementia, suggests study

Here's how it impacts the body.

03 Dec 2017 11:05 AM

Diabetes, obesity behind 800,000 cancers worldwide: study

Obesity is itself a leading risk factor for diabetes.

28 Nov 2017 1:51 PM

'Healthy obese' may be just a myth

The concept of healthy obese does not seem to be true.

27 Nov 2017 1:47 PM

Stress and obesity go hand in hand

Continuous workplace stress is linked to obesity and is causing eating disorders in people.

27 Nov 2017 4:03 AM

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Soon, manage diabetes with your smartphone

This means recognising the clinical advantages of varying procedures including acupuncture.

26 Nov 2017 1:42 PM

Pre-pregnancy obesity ups autism risk in newborns

Researchers from Duke University Medical Center reviewed all the studies looked at a mother's pregnancy weight and problems in their child.

25 Nov 2017 2:01 PM

Mouthwash use may raise diabetes risk: study

Helpful bacteria in the mouth can protect against diabetes and obesity.

23 Nov 2017 3:36 PM

Find out why you should lose extra kilos before conceiving

According to a recent study, going into your pregnancy overweight means you could be putting your baby's health at risk.

23 Nov 2017 8:26 AM

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Childhood cancer survivors twice as likely to suffer high BP

Study found that the prevalence of hypertension was 2.6 times higher among childhood cancer survivors than expected.

22 Nov 2017 3:40 PM

Cinnamon may help fight obesity: study

Scientists observed that cinnamaldehyde, an essential oil that gives cinnamon flavour, appeared to protect mice against obesity

22 Nov 2017 12:39 PM

Help obese kids avoid weight stigma, doctors advice

Shaming children about weight contributes to binge eating, inactivity, social isolation, and avoidance of routine medical checkups.

21 Nov 2017 7:40 AM

Children who snore likelier to grow up into obese adults

Here is what researchers found.

19 Nov 2017 10:36 AM

Poor health in adulthood because of parents' lifestyle in childhood: Study

The study involved 21,000 participants aged 50 and above from 13 European countries.

18 Nov 2017 6:03 PM

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