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The photo in question suggests the White House is lying about Trumps physical results.

Is Justin Trudeau taller than Donald trump? Who is cheating?

Trudeau, at 6'2â€ seems to be at least an inch taller than Trump in a photo from the weekend's G7 summit.

11 Jun 2018 3:39 PM IST

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Daily yoga practice improves sperm quality: AIIMS study

This could be explained by increase in levels of certain chemicals which increase neuroplasticity.

11 Jun 2018 1:41 PM IST

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

Lifestyle changes can help obese women improve fertility

There should be a divide between getting ready for pregnancy and actively being pregnant.

22 Jun 2018 3:57 PM IST

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

Gut microbes may contribute to depression in obesity

The eventual goal is to find drugs or supplements that can help to achieve healthier metabolic profiles in the brain.

18 Jun 2018 1:07 PM IST

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

Gut microbes may contribute to depression in obesity

Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center studied mice that become obese when put on a high-fat diet.

18 Jun 2018 8:53 AM IST

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Obesity, smoking may hinder arthritis treatment: Study

Lifestyle changes as well as optimising methotrexate use may facilitate rapid reduction of inflammation.

17 Jun 2018 12:09 PM IST

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Research on dogs might shed light on human responses to food: Study

The behaviour had possible parallels with overweight people who see food as a reward.

17 Jun 2018 11:09 AM IST

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Childhood obesity increases risk of osteoarthritis

Here is what a new study has found.

17 Jun 2018 10:11 AM IST

Estimates suggest health savings from reduced air pollution may be between 1.4-2.5 times greater than cost of climate change mitigation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution increases risk of type 2 diabetes, says study

Around one in seven cases of the disease were directly caused by air pollution around the world in 2016.

30 Jun 2018 10:04 AM IST

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How obesity and ageing are related to Alzheimer's

A new study found these factors have been found to be involved in the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

29 Jun 2018 1:27 PM IST

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Embracing plus-size risks normalisation of obesity

New study examined the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics associated with underestimation of weight status.

24 Jun 2018 5:07 PM IST

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WHO diseases panel split on soft drink sugar tax to cut obesity

The panel said that its 21 members represented rich and diverse viewsâ€, but that some views were conflictingâ€.

1 Jun 2018 8:30 PM IST