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Autistic children more likely to become obese: Study

Researchers suggest monitoring these children for excess weight gain at an early age.

19 Oct 2018 11:01 AM

Look out for potentially dangerous food chemicals for your kids

Parents take note.

18 Oct 2018 10:28 AM

Here's how obesity is linked to early-onset colorectal cancer

Obesity epidemic may partially contribute early-onset colorectal cancer rates.

14 Oct 2018 12:06 PM

It raises their chances of becoming dangerously overweight by 66 per cent (Photo: AFP)

Asthma makes toddlers more likely to be obese by stopping them from exercising

Steroids meant to prevent asthma attacks by opening airways are also thought to make people overweight by raising appetite.

10 Oct 2018 6:37 PM

According to Japanese researchers healthy lifestyle interventions may be required as soon as a person's blood sugars start to rise to prevent 'full blown diabetes'. (Photo: Pixabay)

Signs of type 2 diabetes appear 20 years before diagnosis

Type 2 diabetes occur when person does not produce enough insulin or doesn't respond to hormone and is associated with obesity.

06 Oct 2018 3:12 PM

Information may be used in future to tailor treatments to populations and individuals to help prevent diabetes or better control blood glucose levels once they develop diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

This gene variant increases Type 2 diabetes, low body weight risk

Individuals with gene variant transcription Factor-7 may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes even while maintaining low body weight.

03 Oct 2018 6:08 PM

The 17th edition of the UP Diabetes Association was organised by its Gautam Buddh Nagar chapter, said organising secretary Saurabh Srivastava. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sedentary lifestyle, obesity, stress, lack of sleep factors for diabetes: Experts

Diabetes is a condition caused by the body's inability to regulate insulin levels that can lead to tissue damage and organ failure.

01 Oct 2018 10:54 AM

Lack of the sunshine vitamin can also lead to weak bones and lack of immunity (Photo: AFP)

Study suggests vitamin D supplements can aide weight loss in children

Foods which provide a lot of vitamin D may be effective against diabetes and hair loss while they also improve a person’s mood.

28 Sep 2018 5:01 PM

Increased BMI maybe harmful for mental health

New study explored the impact of physical health, such as body weight, heart health and blood pressure.

27 Sep 2018 1:03 PM

Cancer of the uterus is the most common type of female reproductive cancer and the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in women

7 signs you could be suffering womb cancer

Womb cancer is more common in women who have more tummy fat and women who have been through the menopause.

25 Sep 2018 12:40 PM

People do just 90 minutes of physical activity a week, which is an hour less than the minimum recommended by health officials. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adults spend 8 times longer watching on-demand TV than exercising, says study

The average person now spends 12 hours a week streaming programmes on platforms such as Netflix.

25 Sep 2018 8:32 AM

Women are more prone to cancer caused by obesity including breast and womb cancer (Photo: AFP)

Obesity may become leading cause of cancer among women by 2043

The development will be driven by a combination of rising obesity rates and a reduction in smoking rates.

24 Sep 2018 6:43 PM

Government must build on the lessons of smoking prevention to reduce the number of weight-related cancers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity to cause more cancer in women than smoking, warn health experts

Being overweight is responsible for 7.5 per cent, or 13,200 cases of cancer in the UK alone.

24 Sep 2018 1:29 PM

Caffeinated energy drinks a big no-no for children

Young people in high-income countries consume more sugar and calories than required amount.

21 Sep 2018 3:05 PM

However, it is only recently that scientists been able to identify what is actually happening in the body as a direct result of loneliness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why loneliness is so dangerous for your health

Harvard doctor explains what loneliness does to the brain and hormonal system and why people need to spend time together.

21 Sep 2018 9:08 AM

Findings also suggest an increase in muscle mass gained from strength-based exercises could help boost children's metabolism and energy levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Strength-based exercises may help kids fight obesity

Taking part in exercises that cause muscles to contract, and strengthen muscles and bones, reduce children's body fat percentage.

20 Sep 2018 9:28 AM

Study found that infants living in households with disinfectants being used at least weekly were twice as likely to have higher levels of the gut microbes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Household cleaning products may make children overweight

Associations with altered gut flora in babies 3-4 months old were strongest for frequent use of household disinfectants.

18 Sep 2018 9:10 AM

Combat obesity with this effective treatment

Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for obesity.

17 Sep 2018 6:29 PM

Maternal obesity linked to complications in newborns

Obesity may be as important as hypertension and diabetes as a modifiable risk factor to improve birth outcomes.

14 Sep 2018 2:07 PM

Here's why obesity puts you at risk of asthma

Find out how.

14 Sep 2018 11:10 AM

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