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Obese people more likely to take up smoking: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

17 May 2018 4:00 PM IST

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Some calories can do a lot more harm than others, new study reveals

The paper reviewed the significant challenges involved in conducting and interpreting nutrition research.

16 May 2018 12:08 PM IST

About 65 percent of women with hormone-positive disease and a positive blood test did not have a new breast cancer within two years (Photo: AFP)

Here are 5 lifestyle habits that can lead to breast cancer

One disease that has affected the lives of millions of women across the world is Breast Cancer the most common cancer...

16 May 2018 8:48 AM IST

Scientists imply that it may be anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of melatonin that help burn more calories (Photo: AFP)

Research suggests people can tackle obesity with help of jet-lag...

Previous studies have blamed this storage of excess fat for higher risk of heart disease.

13 May 2018 7:05 PM IST

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Drinking coffee during pregnancy ups obesity risk in kids: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

13 May 2018 2:20 PM IST

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Obesity, overweight tied to shorter life, more years with heart...

Here is what a new study has found.

26 March 2018 6:37 PM IST

Obesity was associated with lower volume of semen, sperm count, concentration, and motility, as well as greater sperm defects (Photo: AFP)

American adults are getting fatter, reveals new data

According to new data, nearly 40 per cent of American adults were obese in 2015 and 2016, a sharp increase from a decade...

26 March 2018 8:15 AM IST

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Study says losing sleep makes it harder to lose body fat

Sleep deprivation has been linked to increased risk of obesity, and inadequate sleep has been linked to difficulties...

26 March 2018 8:07 AM IST

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

Understanding of obesity treatment is limited

The results indicate that most providers lack knowledge and understanding of recommended obesity treatments.

23 March 2018 1:06 PM IST

The study is published online in Obesity Reviews. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's the kind of personality which may make a person fat

New research shows impulsive personality increases BMI and here are ways to change that.

22 March 2018 10:57 AM IST

The study is published online in Obesity Reviews. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds freezing this nerve can help in weight loss

This nerve, located at the base of the esophagus, is one of several mechanisms that tell the brain that the stomach is...

22 March 2018 8:21 AM IST

The treatment was determined safe and feasible in the initial pilot phase. (Photo: Pixabay)

Freezing this nerve can kindle weight loss

This nerve, located at the base of the esophagus, is one of several mechanisms that tell the brain that the stomach is...

21 March 2018 4:24 PM IST