Obesity
- Health
Maternal obesity increases risk of cardiovascular disease in offspring: Study
Boulder: A new study has found that obesity in pregnancy increases risk of cardiovascular disease in offspring. They study was published in the journal, ‘The Journal of Physiology’. This is the first…
- Health
Long-term follow-up reduces type 2 diabetes risk: Study
Washington: A recent study at NTNU (The Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and St. Olav’s Hospital Centre of Obesity has found that long-term follow-up reduces type 2 diabetes risk. “We’re seeing…
- Health
Researchers argue obesity isn’t the problem of excess of fat but loss of function
Washington: A team of researchers have argued that the negative health effects of obesity stem not simply from an excess of fat but from the decline in its ability to respond to…
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Study finds obesity linked to increase in female reproductive disorders
Washington: A new study has found an etiological link between obesity and a range of female reproductive disorders, but the extent of this link differs among conditions. The study has been published…
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Study discovers genetic pathways to understand obesity
London: A new study has helped to shine light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity which could help develop more personalised ways to help people maintain a healthy weight. The findings of…
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Substantial weight loss may decrease risk of severe COVID complications: Study
Cleveland: A new study found that among patients with obesity, prior weight loss achieved with bariatric surgery was associated with a 60 per cent lower risk of developing severe complications from COVID-19…
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A good night’s sleep may mitigate infant obesity: Study
Washington: New research has found that newborns that sleep longer and wake up less throughout the night are less likely to be overweight in infancy. The study has been published in the…
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Brain reveals the risk for developing obesity: Study
Turku: A study has found that obesity risk factors of family background are associated with changes in brain function. The research has been published in the ‘International Journal of Obesity’. Obesity is…
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Study finds 1 out of 5 future thyroid cancers associated with obesity
Kensington: A new study has found that in order to prevent thyroid cancer, one should avoid excess weight or obesity. The research has been published in the ‘International Journal of Cancer’. The…
- Middle East
Obesity costs Saudi Arabia $19 billion annually: Study
Riyadh: A study showed that obesity is costing Saudi Arabia $19 billion annually and this figure could skyrocket by 2060 if the problem is not addressed, according to the study conducted by…
- Middle East
Watch: 500kg Saudi Arabia man walks for first time in 6 years
Riyadh: A 40-year-old Saudi Arabia citizen weighing 500 kilograms was finally able to walk again after six long years of suffering due to obesity, local media from the gulf country reported. Mansour…
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Explained: How obesity is linked to Covid mortality globally
New York:Â While links between obesity and mortality have become increasingly evident, since the earliest pandemic of the 21st century, Covid has provided fresh impetus to tackle global obesity. Covid-19 pandemic has been…
- Bollywood
Arjun Kapoor flaunts physical transformation, showcases abs
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who had been pushing his body to achieve the desired physique, on Tuesday revealed that he finally has achieved his goal. Taking to his Instagram handle, Arjun…
- Bollywood
Arjun Kapoor reveals about his serious health issue, ‘Have been battling for the longest time’
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who was hailed her his performances in Son of Sardar and Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar recently, opened up about his weight loss journey and how it’s been…
- Health
Eating more fruit, vegetables linked to less stress: Study
Canberra: Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study examined the link between fruit and vegetable…
