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Atrial fibrillation is the result of obesity-related metabolic changes but there is also a second cause (Photo: AFP)

Abdominal fat ups cancer risk in women

According to the researchers, this is due to an increase in insulin, which is known to disrupt hormone production.

15 Sept 2017 8:32 AM

High body mass index (BMI) and high waist circumference were also associated with higher risks of advanced and fatal prostate cancer. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Abdominal and thigh fats can be the cause of prostate cancer

Body fat distribution associated with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer: Study.

10 Jun 2019 1:33 PM

With the suggestions stirring up a debate, we ask experts if non-vegetarian food and sexual intercourse during pregnancy can cause harm to women.

Pregnancy losses increase risk of heart disease, says study

Study stated that women who experience pregnancy loss and do not go on to have children are at greater risk of...

1 Dec 2018 7:34 AM

Obesity is a contributor to cancer risk, but how it actually causes cancer is still a question that has not been fully explained (Photo: Pixabay)

Study shows thicker waistline may up cancer risk

According to research, certain protein released from fat in the body can cause a non-cancerous cell to turn into a...

26 Aug 2017 4:30 AM

Pride at having a big belly has been replaced by the six-packs of the metrosexual male. The affluent began cutting flab with the of help of dieticians and gyms

India's gotta gig fat problem!

Research has shown that Indians figure high on the obesity chart. There is a also higher prevalence of central obesity...

6 Aug 2017 8:39 PM