Diet drinks, soda may make you gain weight: Study
This may be due to the carbon dioxide, which gives such drinks their bubbles, that triggers a hunger hormone called ghrelin, the researchers said.
May 16, 2017, 21:17 PM IST
Wary about non-surgical weight loss treatments? Don't be, they're safe and effective, says study!
The research demonstrated that ESG is safe and effective in helping patients lead healthier lives and should be considered as another tool available to clinicians and patients in the fight against obesity.
May 07, 2017, 21:14 PM IST
Your love handles could lead you to death, says study!
For optimal health, the waist should measure less than 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women.
Apr 10, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
Solution for obesity in medicinal herb? Chinese scientists discover magical compound!
The new compound Celastrol was extracted from thunder god vine, a natural extract that reduces pain and inflammation, and artemisinin developed from sweet wormwood.
Apr 09, 2017, 20:54 PM IST
Fluctuating weight could put heart patients at risk, says study!
Heart attacks, strokes and death were more common in patients whose weight changed the most over four years.
Apr 06, 2017, 23:48 PM IST
Deepika Padukone talks about weight management
Deepika, who is associated with Kellogg's India which introduced a new variant in its Kellogg's Special K portfolio, is known for her lean physique.
Apr 05, 2017, 08:10 AM IST
Pregnant and obese? You may be putting your child at an increased risk of epilepsy!
The results showed that the risk of epilepsy increased by 11 percent in children of overweight mothers (BMI of 25 to less than 30) compared with children and normal-weight mothers.
Apr 04, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
Want to reduce your risk of obesity? Cooking at home and avoiding TV during meals will help!
Those whose family meals were all home-cooked also had lower odds of obesity than other adults who ate some or no home-cooked meals.
Mar 28, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
World's heaviest woman, Eman Ahmed, loses weight; multiple ailments perplex Mumbai doctors
"There is a long way to go before we can say Eman Ahmed is finally out of the woods,” said Dr Lakdawala.
Mar 19, 2017, 15:21 PM IST
Relaxation is the solution to stress-induced obesity? Study says yes!
Moving towards a fast-paced life can often take its toll on you and put you under mounting pressure and stress.
Mar 05, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
Craving fatty foods is simply what obese people's brains are trained for!
The brains of obese people were not sending messages to tell the body that they already have enough energy stored.
Mar 02, 2017, 19:39 PM IST
Weight loss drug may help reduce risk of diabetes by 80 percent!
Of the patients who did go on to develop diabetes, those who were given liraglutide, took nearly three times longer to develop the disease.
Feb 23, 2017, 16:10 PM IST
Suffering from obesity-related pain? Mediterranean diet may help you!
A well-established connection between body weight and chronic pain might be explained by inflammation in the body, and the study points to anti-inflammatory foods including fish, nuts and beans as a key to preventing or reducing that pain.
Feb 22, 2017, 14:27 PM IST
Beware: The reason for your child's obesity could be you!
For the thinnest child their BMI is 10 per cent due to their mother and 10 per cent due to their father, whereas, for the fattest child this transmission is closer to 30 per cent due to each parent.
Feb 20, 2017, 15:40 PM IST
Children whose parents think they are overweight may gain weight as they grow older!
Children whose parents considered them to be overweight at age four or five tended to gain more weight by age 14 or 15.
Jan 15, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
Double whammy: Those extra kilos could affect your DNA!
While our genes do not change in the course of life, our lifestyle can directly influence their surroundings.
Dec 25, 2016, 11:10 AM IST
Meet the new fitness trend – Now crawl like a baby to keep yourself in shape!
Because it engages the entire body and improves balance, coordination, strength and agility, crawling has started featuring on the top of the list of many fitness guru's.
Dec 18, 2016, 14:14 PM IST
World's most obese man, weighing 79 stone, begins weight loss treatment in Mexico
Special equipment was needed to move Juan Pedro from his home with the aid of oxygen tanks to a hospital in Guadalajara 100 miles away.
Nov 17, 2016, 08:55 AM IST
Skipping the last meal of your day could help shed your body weight!
This new research suggests that eating a very early dinner, or even skipping dinner, may have some benefits for losing weight.
Nov 06, 2016, 17:01 PM IST
Want to reduce that belly fat? Include Canola oil in your diet!
For the study, the researchers tested the effect of five different vegetable oil blended in 101 participants' diets through a controlled study.
Nov 02, 2016, 21:28 PM IST