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Unstable sugar levels trigger fluctuations in appetite causing people to over eat (Photo: AFP)

Research shows how air pollution might be linked to obesity

Pollutants irritate air sacs in the lungs causing stress response that leads to release of hormones.

12 Nov 2018 3:23 PM IST

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What leads to falls in older women?

Falls can be especially challenging for older people who are obese.

6 Nov 2018 1:29 PM IST

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

Genetic factor associated with obesity could protect against diabetes

Experts believe that the region in the body where surplus fat is stored matters more than the amount when it comes to...

3 Nov 2018 6:00 PM IST

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

Weight-loss surgery tied to increased risk of suicide, says study

Study reinforces need for pre-surgery mental health assessments of bariatric patients.

31 Jan 2018 8:22 AM IST

Women breastfeeding more children and for longer duration was linked to lower risk of hypertension in postmenopausal women. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breastfeeding cuts mother's hypertension risk

Oxytocin release stimulated by breastfeeding may be associated with the decreased risk of these diseases.

30 Jan 2018 3:33 PM IST

Childhood obesity very often leads to adult obesity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Children's poor sleep quality associated with obesity: Study

Dear parents, the quality of your kid's poor sleep can affect his eating habits and weight, according to a study.

27 Jan 2018 3:01 PM IST

Heres how one can achieve accelerated weight loss, when time is not on your side. (Photo: Facebook/Melt)

High Altitude Training: How to lose 7 kgs in 25 sessions

Here's how one can achieve accelerated weight loss, when time is not on your side.

25 Jan 2018 3:38 PM IST

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions closely linked to obesity that includes increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol. (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of obesity can be cut by eating peas, broccoli

Having dietary fiber can prevent obesity, metabolic syndrome, adverse changes in intestine by promoting growth of good...

24 Jan 2018 10:07 AM IST

Lets bust some obesity myths! (Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity in children likely to cause death earlier than their healthy...

According to report by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), child health is suffering at hands of...

24 Jan 2018 9:49 AM IST

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Weight loss surgery may halve risk of death in obese adults

Here is what a new study has found.

18 Jan 2018 9:24 AM IST

Regularly eating high calorie food and drink increases the risk of becoming overweight or obese. (Photo: Pixabay)

TV ads make teens crave junk food: study

Being bombarded by TV ads for unhealthy, high calorie food could lead teens to eat more than 500 extra snacks.

17 Jan 2018 12:21 PM IST

Their situation was so severe that Renas sister had to come and take care of the couple (Photo: AFP)

Obese couple who met a decade back have sex for first time following...

The couple had a combined weight of 569 kg and had to undergo surgery to lose half of their combined body weight.

12 Jan 2018 12:37 PM IST