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Infrequent breakfast consumption is associated with indices of central obesity and weight gain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Skipping breakfast may cause weight gain, obesity

Infrequent breakfast consumption is associated with indices of central obesity and weight gain.

25 April 2018 8:34 PM IST

Metabolically healthy obesity is not a stable or reliable indicator of future risk for cardiovascular disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here is why healthily obese people would want to slim down

Metabolic syndrome includes those risk factors - high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels and...

25 April 2018 4:57 PM IST

Study is the largest examination to date that tracks biochemical changes in the body. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds artificial sweeteners linked to diabetes, obesity

Research found that sugar replacements could also cause health changes that were linked with diabetes and obesity.

23 April 2018 7:54 AM IST

People with obesity are almost just as likely to develop atrial fibrillation as people with hypertension or diabetes (Photo: AFP)

Belly fat may be putting your heart at risk, says study

Body mass index which is weight relative to height in kg/m2, is used to categorise adults as underweight, normal,...

21 April 2018 9:34 AM IST

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Low testosterone in men associated with chronic diseases

Previous research has shown total testosterone deficiency increases with age, and is associated with obesity-related...

20 April 2018 10:23 AM IST

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Low testosterone in men associated with chronic diseases

New study investigated the relationship between testosterone, age and chronic disease

19 April 2018 12:53 PM IST

People with obesity are almost just as likely to develop atrial fibrillation as people with hypertension or diabetes (Photo: AFP)

Obesity can cause irregular heart rate among people

Atrial fibrillation happens when the electrical currents in the heart go haywire and the top chambers of the heart...

19 April 2018 12:19 PM IST

Families with a parent who was pressured to diet growing up were also more likely to tease one another about weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds intermittent fasting may help lose weight

There are several kinds of intermittent fasting prevalent among diet conscious people.

18 April 2018 8:02 AM IST

Being overweight can lead to cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes which is also on the increase in children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Poor sleep may cause obesity in children: study

Being overweight can lead to cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes which is also on the increase in children.

17 April 2018 6:46 PM IST

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Early breakfast is important for people with type 2 diabetes

Obesity is common among people with type 2 diabetes.

17 April 2018 1:13 PM IST

TV doctor Dr Michael Mosley found eating pasta and bread at dinnertime is better for your diet than toast in the morning. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds eating pasta could help people lose weight

Study states that unlike most other refined carbohydrates, pasta, such as spaghetti and macaroni, has a lower GI index.

4 April 2018 2:33 PM IST

More obesity education and training are needed among healthcare professionals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight-loss surgery leads to more divorces, marriages

Study shows people who had bariatric surgery were more likely to get divorced, if married, or get into new relationship,...

4 April 2018 9:36 AM IST