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The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and was led by St Michael's Hospital of Unity Health Toronto. (Photo: ANI)

Drinking whole milk can reduce risk of overweight

Studies reveal that children who consume whole milk are at lower risk of being overweight.

31 Dec 2019 2:58 PM

Of the 1434 participants studied in the Australian research, 49 per cent were of normal weight, 34 per cent were overweight and 7 per cent were obese. (Photo: ANI)

BMI can improve chances of cancer survival

Study suggests high BMI may improve cancer survival.

29 Dec 2019 1:00 PM

US spends almost USD 200 billion a year on obesity-related health care costs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mississippi rated fattest state in America, says report

Meanwhile, Utah was ranked the least fat, followed by Colorado, Massachusetts, Connecticut and California.

06 Nov 2019 12:38 PM

The report said that globally, hunger is increasing in many countries where economic growth is lagging, particularly in middle-income countries and those that rely heavily on international primary commodity trade. (Photo: Representational)

‘Indians obese but hunger a concern,’ says UN report

In India, the number of undernourished people declined from 253.9 million in 2004-06 to 194.4 million in 2016-18.

17 Jul 2019 9:42 AM

The trials included a diverse socioeconomic group, which means the findings are generalizable to a large population. (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 revealed.

08 Sep 2018 5:35 PM

Higher BMI caused higher blood pressure and also caused enlargement of the left ventricle, the heart's main pumping chamber. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being overweight may up heart disease risk: Study

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

04 Aug 2018 3:41 PM

Inpatient rehabilitation consists of intensive therapy, provided by a team of specialists, designed to improve physical, mental functioning. (Photo: AFP)

Obesity poses risk to traumatic brain injury recovery

While the percentage of overweight patients was relatively stable, the obesity rate increased over time.

07 Jul 2018 7:35 PM

Side effects from medicines made Mihir weak on his legs (Photo: AFP)

World's fattest child on road to recovery after losing 63 kg following surgery

Mihir Jain from Delhi lost 63 kg since his gastric bypass surgery in April and now weighs 172 kg.

28 Jun 2018 6:28 PM

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

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

24 Mar 2018 2:04 PM

Obesity is a known risk factor for breast cancer, and breast cancer has been shown to occur more frequently in BRCA mutation carriers who are obese. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obese people with breast cancer gene have increased DNA damage, says study

Having high BMI while carrying BRCA mutation is positively linked with higher levels of damage to DNA in normal breast gland cells.

20 Mar 2018 8:08 AM

The research team found that CVD risk increased beyond a BMI of 22-23 kg/m2 (Photo: AFP)

New study contradicts theory that says a person can be obese yet healthy

The World Health Organisation considers someone with a BMI of 25 kg/m2 as overweight.

16 Mar 2018 10:15 AM

The absolute risk of suicide was less than 1 percent for both surgical and non-surgical patients in both registries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight-loss surgery tied to slight increased risk of suicide

The findings suggest that patients should be followed for several years after surgery to monitor for any potential mental health issues.

31 Jan 2018 4:47 PM

RCPCH has now called for each national government to commit to a "child health in all policies" approach. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity in children likely to cause death earlier than their healthy peers, says study

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

24 Jan 2018 9:49 AM

The Klotho family of two receptor proteins is located on the surface of cells of specific tissues. (Photo: Pixabay)

Secrets of longevity protein revealed

By developing drugs that enhance the pathway, he said, researchers can target diabetes and obesity.

18 Jan 2018 7:25 PM

Fat squirrel steals pricey goods left out for delivery folks

Squirrels are seemingly trying to ruin the holiday spirit all over New Jersey this season.

09 Dec 2017 7:20 PM

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fetuses grow differently in obese women

Maternal obesity has long been linked to an increased risk of pregnancy complications for mothers and infants.

05 Dec 2017 11:43 AM

The faster you eat, the more kilos you gain?

People who eat slowly are less likely to become obese or develop metabolic syndrome.

18 Nov 2017 1:50 PM

Weight loss surgery linked to lower risk of cancer

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled during the past generation.

07 Oct 2017 3:27 PM

Losing weight may help save money: Study

Researchers found that a 20-year-old adult who goes from being obese to overweight would save approximately $17,655 in medical costs.

26 Sep 2017 6:37 PM

Tony Westaway took to an alternate lifestyle to lose a whopping 82 kgs (Photo: Facebook)

Grandfather loses 82 kgs to become Slimming World's Man of the Year

Tony Westaway lost weight after being told he was too big to fit in a plane seat

26 Aug 2017 4:42 PM

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