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The new pill will target this gene and hence help people control their weight (Photo: AFP)

Scientists close to creating pill that will allow people to eat...

The results come at a time when medical reviews have warned that a quarter of the world's population may face obesity in...

6 Dec 2018 7:48 PM IST

People who suffer from cardiovascular disease, and have a normal intake of vitamin D, reduce their mortality risk by 30%. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D: Knight in shining armour for malnourished kids

High energy food sachets are the standard treatment for the condition, but they contain relatively modest amounts of...

2 May 2018 4:25 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

People who dont get this type of minimally invasive surgery may get an invasive procedure involving surgeons cutting open the chest. (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman told to lose weight by doctors has 23 kg cyst removed from ovary

Kayla Rahn of Montgomery, Alabama, spoke about her ordeal after suffering months of unexplained stomach issues, pain and...

30 Jun 2018 11:17 AM IST

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Why glucose makes you fat

Glucose is the energy that fuels cells and the body likes to store glucose for later use.

1 Jun 2018 7:04 PM IST

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Family caregivers of people with dementia sleep deprived: Study

Poor sleep quality was found to increase sleep latency.

3 Aug 2018 1:14 PM IST

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Smokers better off quitting, even with weight gain: Study

Researchers explain how your health improves, even if you gain weight.

16 Aug 2018 12:26 PM IST

Loss of libido and mood swings are documented side effects caused by the medicine (Photo: Pixabay)

Major breakthrough: Scientists develop drug that prevents weight

If the pill does become effective, it will help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and even dementia.

22 Aug 2018 11:33 AM IST

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Sleep loss could result in weight gain

Researchers have demonstrated that one night of sleep loss has a tissue-specific impact on the regulation of gene...

24 Aug 2018 2:00 PM IST

Safety concerns may lead to poor adherence and discontinuation of asthma medications during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obese pregnant women can avoid complications with diet and exercise

One can reduce complications during pregnancy if they change diet, lifestyle before their pregnancy period starts, study...

8 Sept 2018 5:35 PM IST

Sweetness signals the presence of energy and its intensity reflects the amount of energy present (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial sweeteners may trigger weight gain, diabetes, says study

Sweet taste fools the body's metabolism into believing that we are consuming more calories, scientists say.

12 Aug 2017 10:32 AM IST

Experts have warned that the growing culture of eating in the office could lead to weight gain. (Photo: Flickr)

Eating food at desk hampers worker's productivity

Food with pungent smell like oily fish, cheese and egg sandwiches are having an adverse effect on working conditions and...

28 Nov 2016 2:20 PM IST