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At the start of kindergarten, 23 percent of the children were overweight and 9 percent were obese (Photo: AFP)

Body weight determines how we assess food, says study

Research also highlights ways in which underweight people pay greater attention to natural food and overweight people to...

23 Sept 2017 8:03 AM IST

Patients with bipolar disorder may benefit from a balanced diet (Photo: AFP)

Weight and diet may impact response to treatment for bipolar disorder

Researchers measured BMI and then measured depression and how a person is able to function in their day to day life.

7 Oct 2018 2:13 PM IST

According to a research the drug significantly reduces body weight and blood cholesterol levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

New drug that cuts fat without suppressing appetite developed

As fat cells grow larger, they begin to over express a protein that acts as a metabolic brake that slows down fat cell...

5 Jan 2018 5:16 PM IST

Lets bust some obesity myths! (Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity crisis sees stroke victims getting younger

New study finds that people aged between 40 and 69 now make up nearly forty per cent of patients worldwide.

2 Feb 2018 2:02 PM IST

The study published in -- Pediatrics -- shows that large, rapid weight loss is the best predictor of medical and psychological problems in patients with atypical anorexia, not their body weight at diagnosis. (Photo: ANI)

Atypical anorexia nervosa: New category of eating disorder

Studies reveal that eating disorder can hide behind normal body weight.

18 Nov 2019 9:50 AM IST

The studys lead author is registered dietician Andrea Garber, PhD, adjunct professor of paediatrics at UCSF. (Photo: ANI)

Individuals with anorexia nervosa may have normal body weight

Studies reveal that normal body weight can hide eating disorder.

7 Nov 2019 9:27 AM IST

The results have been published in the journal PLOS ONE. (Photo: ANI)

What is going to determine our quantity of food intake?

How much will we eat in the future?

10 Dec 2019 11:02 AM IST

Adaptations to weight loss include hormonal changes, increase in appetite, decrease in metabolic rate, and thermo genesis activity. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Designating obesity as chronic disease can benefit people living with...

Obesity a chronic disease, maintaining lost weight more important.

3 Dec 2019 9:22 AM IST

The most important finding of the study was to establish a significant relationship between BMI and multiple food environments. (Photo: ANI)

Location of food stores has significant association with body mass...

Studies reveal that food store location may have impact on BMI.

11 Aug 2019 1:21 PM IST

The minimum recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each week reduces likelihood of death in older males. (Photo: Pixabay)

Almost any amount of exercise may help older men win longevity race

This is encouraging for older adults, as it is easier for them to reach the target without worrying about sustaining...

3 March 2018 11:28 AM IST

The levels of the female hormone, estrogen, begin to fall in their blood which can affect libido and the loss of interest in sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Seafood tied to more sex and faster conception

It also wasn't clear what types of fish people ate, which could influence their risk of mercury exposure.

22 Jun 2018 3:07 PM IST

Study says body size of teenagers is a factor which is associated with alcohol and tobacco use. (Photo: Pixabay)

Staying fit as a teen helps stay away from alcohol abuse

Research indicates negative body image results in increased substance use.

23 Jun 2017 11:16 AM IST