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Early puberty, called precocious puberty is linked to possible problems including stunted growth and emotional-social problems. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Belly fat accelerates puberty in boys

Obesity speeds up puberty onset in boys, study suggests.

26 March 2019 9:55 AM IST

Non-profit organisation Educate Girls received a grant of USD 75,000 from Goldman Sachs.

Goldman Sachs upgrades India to 'overweight' amid pre-election rally

Foreign inflows into Indian equities market soared to their highest in 15 months at USD 2.42 billion in February.

19 March 2019 12:44 PM IST

Youths who were teased about their weight, increased their body mass by 33 per cent more each year. (Photo: Representationa/Pixabay)

Teasing children about weight can be harmful

Teasing about weight associated with more weight gain in kids: Study.

30 May 2019 3:16 PM IST

Overweight teens are likely to develop cardiomyopathy in adulthood that can cause heart failure. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Obesity in teenage can result in heart failure in adulthood

Overweight teens more likely to develop heart disease in adulthood: Study.

28 May 2019 11:00 AM IST

A still from Saffola masala oats ad.

Don't go with your gut

A recent study conducted by HealthifyMe has revealed that about 63 per cent of employees in India, are now overweight.

17 Sept 2019 1:10 AM IST

No junk food sale in Maharashtra school canteens. (Photo: PTI)

Junk food ads increase craving for fast foods

The study is being presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Vienna, Austria.

23 May 2018 5:09 PM IST

Families with a parent who was pressured to diet growing up were also more likely to tease one another about weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dieting pressure in teen years tied to food and weight problems later

Many people, adults and teens alike, desire to eat healthier and achieve a healthier weight.

7 March 2018 12:29 PM IST

Scientists grow first adult-like human heart muscle. (Photo: Pixabay)

Beat the risk of frailty with healthy heart

The researchers analysed uncontrolled high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels and being a current smoker.

21 May 2018 4:42 PM IST

Some research in recent years has suggested that overweight people may live longer than their normal-weight counterparts. (Photo: Pixabay)

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

Some research in recent years has suggested that overweight people may live longer than their normal-weight...

24 March 2018 2:04 PM IST

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Breastfeeding can ward off childhood obesity

Here is what a new study has found.

19 March 2018 8:38 AM IST

It is already known that being overweight or obese increases a persons risk of CVD, as well as other diseases such as cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being overweight may up heart disease risk: Study

Recall-by-genotype is novel and exploits the random allocation of genes at conception.

4 Aug 2018 3:41 PM IST

Study found that infants living in households with disinfectants being used at least weekly were twice as likely to have higher levels of the gut microbes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Household cleaning products may make children overweight

Associations with altered gut flora in babies 3-4 months old were strongest for frequent use of household disinfectants.

18 Sept 2018 9:10 AM IST