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Green tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water and is grown in at least 30 countries (Photo: Pixabay)

Having green tea may improve memory

According to researchers, ingredients found in tea can reduce high-fat and high-fructose induced insulin resistance and...

29 July 2017 3:23 PM IST

This leaves as little as 14% of the worlds population with normal body-fat percentage (Photo: AFP)

Around 5.5 billion people across the world are obese

While the obesity epidemic has grown considerably over the last three to four decades, this work casts light on the much...

5 Jan 2017 1:59 PM IST

The study stated that children of extremely obese couples were more likely to fail tests of problem-solving. (Photo: Pixabay)

Shed fat if you are planning to get pregnant

Children of obese fathers were more likely to fail measures of social competence

3 Jan 2017 5:57 PM IST

Atrial fibrillation is the result of obesity-related metabolic changes but there is also a second cause (Photo: AFP)

Women with obesity at higher risk of disturbed heart rhythm

BSA is influenced by both height and weight. Compared to women with the lowest BSA.

9 April 2017 12:11 PM IST

The abundance of these two bacteria were increased twofold when there was a pet in the house (Photo: AFP)

Allergy and obesity prevented by having pets around

The theory is that exposure to dirt and bacteria early in life--for example, in a dog's fur and on its paws--can create...

7 April 2017 11:02 AM IST

The product contains 100 per cent natural marine bioactive ingredients (Photo: AFP)

Natural cure for obesity developed from seaweeds

Only one made by 100 per cent natural marine bioactive ingredients from seaweeds.

15 Feb 2017 6:21 PM IST

Each childs BMI is 20 per cent due to the mother and 20 per cent due to the father. (Photo: AFP)

Children inherit obesity from parents: study

The 'parental effect' depends on the body mass index of the child

20 Feb 2017 3:50 PM IST

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Year ender 2017: How science made advancements in health

But wait, there are more than just the advancements you need to know.

26 Dec 2017 4:00 PM IST

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Understanding congestive heart failure

Heart failures that cause this congestion are known as congestive heart failure.

20 Dec 2017 9:46 AM IST

If a person is too sick because of being overweight, then the surgery will have more post-operative complications and the family must know of these conditions too.

A tool for curing obesity

Don't jump into surgical options if you or your loved ones are trying to lose weight. Ensure you understand the details...

18 Dec 2017 1:53 AM IST

Liver is the second largest organ in the body and is a key player in our bodys digestive system. (Representational Image)

Ways how you can safeguard your liver from diseases

Symptoms of liver damage do not present themselves till very late.

19 April 2017 11:35 AM IST

Experiencing weight stigma can elicit a physiological stress response (Photo: AFP)

Fat shaming only increases risk of metabolic issues

Can cause obese people to experience discrimination, which is associated with increased risk of internalizing disorders...

3 Feb 2017 9:23 AM IST