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Obese? Blame your grandparents

The findings appear in the journal Pediatric Obesity.

12 May 2018 7:18 PM IST

Study revealed that Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years (Photo: Pixabay)

Taurine deficiency could make men infertile, says study

Scientists claim a lack of the vital amino acid deforms sperm.

12 May 2018 12:59 PM IST

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

Obesity may put lupus patients at risk

Lifestyle interventions to improve body composition may reduce the severity of symptoms experienced by persons with...

11 May 2018 5:02 PM IST

Plastic has other carcinogens as well including PVC, dioxin, and styrene, all of which are linked to cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Infertility, diabetes, cancer risk high if you microwave food in...

Scientists have found heating micorwaving food in plastic containers can cause high BP, affect fertility, damage brain...

9 May 2018 1:44 PM IST

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Extra kilos could put your joints at risk

New therapies and approaches to weight loss are becoming available to people.

1 May 2018 8:50 AM IST

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Urban design responsible for promoting childhood obesity?

Pedestrian-friendly amenities are thought to have a greater impact in high-density neighbourhoods.

30 March 2018 4:57 PM IST

Lets bust some obesity myths! (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds obesity increases risk of cancer in adolescents

Research found how obesity has shifted certain cancers to younger age groups, and intensified cellular mechanisms...

28 March 2018 11:12 AM IST

Obesity has shifted certain cancers to younger age groups, and intensified cellular mechanisms promoting the diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity increases risk of cancer in adolescents

Obesity has shifted certain cancers to younger age groups, and intensified cellular mechanisms promoting the diseases.

27 March 2018 12:18 PM IST

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

A healthy digestive system could do wonders!

Microbes in the digestive system have a big influence on human health and may play a role in the onset of disease...

3 May 2018 5:27 PM IST

EkChammachKam was originally a campaign developed by The Network for a not-for profit called Amar Gandhi Foundation.

Farhan Akhtar becomes face of #EkChammachKam public health campaign

MCGM will take more than 50 bus-shelters, hoardings and railway station boards to promote the campaign across Mumbai...

15 Jun 2018 3:24 PM IST

Researchers from Newcastle and Glasgow universities have been testing the diet of just 800 calories a day on 300 patients recruited from GP surgeries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Strict diet of soup and milkshakes can reverse diabetes, says...

Remarkable claim came after research showed patients with type 2 diabetes who lose just over 10 kilos in weight go into...

13 Jun 2018 4:46 PM IST

Overweight dogs were more likely to choose the higher-energy reward compared to dogs of an ideal weight, even when it meant ignoring directions given by a person. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obese dogs and humans have 'similar personalities'; crave same foods

Not only humans, obesity is now being considered to be the biggest threat to health and well-being of our pets.

13 Jun 2018 3:36 PM IST