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World faces 'staggering' obesity challenge: Study

These numbers underline the staggering challenge the world will face in the future in terms of numbers of people who are...

23 May 2018 12:54 PM IST

The study showed that early puberty is a risk factor for being overweight, with girls who get their period earlier have a higher BMI. (Photo: Pixabay)

Early puberty linked with increased risk of obesity for women: study

Girls who start puberty earlier are more likely to be overweight as adults, according to scientists.

16 March 2018 1:33 PM IST

High intensity exercises like non-stop skipping, sprinting or star jumps for 3 minutes raises your heart rate and releases endorphins. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds weight loss spreads within couples in ripple effect'

Couples committed to health tend to enhance each other's motivation and adherence to diet and exercise-related...

15 March 2018 10:11 AM IST

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Low-quality trials behind popular diabetes combo pills in India

The concerning findings of this study suggests that Indian patients show explore other options for treating the health...

14 March 2018 3:34 PM IST

The increased risk was even higher for people who had an unusually large waist circumference or a high waist-to-hip ratio. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women with bigger waist and hips have higher heart attack risk

Preventative steps to avoid or reduce belly fat include a heart healthy diet such as plant based with limited carbs and...

13 March 2018 10:21 AM IST

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New study finds common infections have a bigger impact on heart health...

Infection causes long-term inflammation in blood vessels.

12 March 2018 12:03 PM IST

Additional factors to consider include stress and social support. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having kids may cut women's lifespan by 11 years: study

Telomeres among women who had children were the equivalent of 11 years shorter.

11 March 2018 2:53 PM IST

Women with both obesity and hirsutism consider making lifestyle changes to improve their overall health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Excessive body hair may point to PCOS in women: experts

Although weight loss itself is not a recommended treatment for hirsutism, some studies have found it is associated with...

8 March 2018 5:17 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)

Dieting pressure in teen years tied to food and weight problems later

Many people, adults and teens alike, desire to eat healthier and achieve a healthier weight.

7 March 2018 12:29 PM IST

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Find out why you should never skip breakfast

Experts list reason why first meal is the most important one of the day.

6 March 2018 10:25 AM IST

Earlier studies had shown significant abnormalities in the white matter in the brains of people who had experienced child abuse (Photo: AFP)

Close relationships in midlife tied to lower mortality for child abuse...

Supportive relationships in adulthood may effectively combat or reverse the negative health consequences of childhood...

6 March 2018 9:11 AM IST

Liver inflammation and scarring rates speed because of dietary fats.

High cholesterol food causes liver cancer, says study

Fats and cholesterol have a huge impact on functioning of white blood cell in liver.

28 Dec 2018 5:33 PM IST