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For each additional 10 pounds, the atrial fibrillation rate increases by 31% in men and by 18% in women. (Photo: Pixabay)

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.

28 Oct 2017 6:05 AM GMT

Researchers from University of Leeds in the UK studied 1,615 adults who reported how long they slept and kept records of food intake. (Photo: Pixabay)

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...

25 Oct 2017 12:53 PM GMT

With the suggestions stirring up a debate, we ask experts if non-vegetarian food and sexual intercourse during pregnancy can cause harm to women.

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.

23 Nov 2017 2:56 AM GMT

Donkeys have been the traditional means of transport on the Island of Santorini known for a hilly terrain (Photo: AFP)

Animal rights concerns lead to ban on overweight tourists riding...

The regulations also made it clear that animals not fit for work should not be used and they should get adequate food...

11 Oct 2018 1:14 PM GMT

More obesity education and training are needed among healthcare professionals. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adolescent obesity linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer

Study finds overweight and even higher weight within 'normal' weight range in men may increase pancreatic cancer risk in...

12 Nov 2018 3:28 PM GMT

White and Asian American children had significantly lower rates of obesity than kids of other racial and ethnic groups. (Photo: Pixabay)

US childhood obesity rates rising again

Parents can create a bastion of protection for children in the home, by keeping junk foods out.

28 Feb 2018 3:36 PM GMT

When an overweight woman delivered vaginally, the risk of her child being overweight was three times higher than normal. (Photo: Pixabay)

Overweight women more like to have obese kids: study

Gut microbiome is the community of bacteria that live in the digestive tracts of humans.

23 Feb 2018 1:03 PM GMT

People with obesity are almost just as likely to develop atrial fibrillation as people with hypertension or diabetes (Photo: AFP)

Belly fat may be putting your heart at risk, says study

Body mass index which is weight relative to height in kg/m2, is used to categorise adults as underweight, normal,...

21 April 2018 4:04 AM GMT

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Inactivity amongst older people leads to diabetes

Here is what a new study has found.

31 July 2018 6:27 AM GMT

Lets bust some obesity myths! (Photo: Pixabay)

Being overweight tied to changes in young adults' heart structure,...

Results suggested that having a higher BMI likely causes higher blood pressure.

31 July 2018 3:42 AM GMT

Diabetes has long been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being overweight may up heart disease risk: Study

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

30 July 2018 3:07 PM GMT

Ideal candidates for this procedure will want to reduce excess pockets of fat and enhance their body contour.

Here's how you can get 6-pack-abs by liposuction

Ultrasonic Hi Def Liposuction is less invasive alternative and was designed to effectively eliminate resistant fatty...

27 July 2018 10:26 AM GMT