Overweight
Overweight women more like to have obese kids: study
Gut microbiome is the community of bacteria that live in the digestive tracts of humans.
Diabetes and obesity both tied to higher risk of cancer
Many cancer cases worldwide may happen at least in part because people are overweight or have diabetes, a new report suggests.
Being overweight increases risk of dementia, suggests study
Here's how it impacts the body.
Find out why you should lose extra kilos before conceiving
According to a recent study, going into your pregnancy overweight means you could be putting your baby's health at risk.
Risk of irregular heart rhythm rises with weight and age
For each additional 10 pounds, the atrial fibrillation rate increases by 31% in men and by 18% in women.
Poor sleep may lead to weight gain: study
Researchers from University of Leeds in the UK studied 1,615 adults who reported how long they slept and kept records of food intake.
Poor sleep can add three-centimetres to your waistline: study
Researchers analysed 1,615 adults who reported how long they slept and kept records of food intake.
Doctors perform surgery on 10-year-old who weighs 190 kg
Ayra is too heavy to go to school due to noodle and cola addiction.
Risk of cancer in adulthood higher among overweight boys
Overweight boys that lose weight and achieve a normal-weight status by young adulthood do not carry an increased risk of adult colon cancer.
Experts create easy low-carb diet that helps to lose weight
All participants were overweight or obese and were diagnosed with Type -II diabetes.