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Symptoms can include upper abdominal pain or swelling, loss of weight or appetite, white chalky stools, and general fatigue. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ultrasound, blood test may boost liver cancer detection

Liver cancer screening in patients with chronic liver disease has traditionally been performed using an abdominal...

11 Feb 2018 6:43 PM IST

When we lose weight, the stomach releases greater amounts of a hormone called ghrelin, which makes us feel hungry. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why you feel more hungry after you lose weight

Obesity needs to be handled as a chronic disease in line with other chronic illnesses.

10 Feb 2018 1:31 PM IST

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Here's why you feel hungrier as you lose weight

A new study has found factors to consider.

9 Feb 2018 12:54 PM IST

Experts say that eating salad once a day can have a number of health benefits (Photo: Pixabay)

Eat your way to health and fitness

During my career as a nutritionist, I always come across a lot of questions and confusions regarding health and...

8 Feb 2018 12:38 AM IST

Familial hypertension is caused by mutations within single genes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts discover genetic cause of rare high blood pressure syndrome

Such a condition, if prolonged, damages blood vessels, which can result in damage to the heart, the kidneys, and the...

6 Feb 2018 5:41 PM IST

A three per cent loss of body weight is considered a measurable health benefit. (Photo: Pixabay)

If you lose a few kilos, your partner might too

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4 Feb 2018 11:40 AM 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

It is already known that being overweight or obese increases a persons risk of CVD, as well as other diseases such as cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Are those extra kilos putting your joints at risk?

Adults with rheumatoid arthritis and obesity experienced more rapid progression of disability than patients who were...

30 April 2018 6:27 PM IST

The researchers found that patients taking aspirin had the highest rate of recurrent blood clots (Photo: AFP)

Aspirin may help counteract impact of obesity on cancer

Obesity is a known risk factor for certain types of cancer, including colon, pancreatic and breast cancer.

29 April 2018 3:27 PM IST

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Western diets: Blessings in disguise, new study claims

Here is what a new study has found.

27 April 2018 3:42 PM IST

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

Why do oldies like to watch more television?

According to a study conducted by the University of Turku, retirement transition may influence living habits and time...

26 April 2018 7:38 PM IST

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Here is why 'healthy' obese people should want to slim down

Here is what a new study has found.

26 April 2018 12:16 PM IST