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Obesity
Heart attack and heart failure: Know the difference
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANSlife) Heart attack, cardiac arrest, heart failure - all three refer to a health emergency involving the heart. And we often use the terms interchangeably, not knowing the difference between each of them.Dr Ashok…
Why should people live near green spaces?
London, Sep 27 (IANS) Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighbourhoods were at a lower risk of developing metabolic syndrome than those living in areas with less green spaces, a new study said.Metabolic syndrome is a cluster…
Drink coffee to tackle obesity, suggests study
London, June 24 (IANS) Drinking a cup of coffee can be helpful in fighting obesity and diabetes as it stimulates body's fat-fighting defences, says a new study.The study, published in Scientific Reports journal, found components which…
My battle with obesity has been tough: Arjun Kapoor
Mumbai, June 18 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor has opened up about his struggles with obesity and says it has been a tough journey for him. Arjun on Tuesday posted two photograph of himself on Instagram. He is seen working out.…
5 health conditions that can lower your libido
NP News 24 - Libido is term used to describe your sexual desire. When you lose interest in engaging yourself in sexual activity with your partner, it means your libido has taken a dip. Libido levels can vary throughout your life, but…
Kids of less-educated moms at higher obesity risk
London, May 25 (IANS) Children of poorly-educated mothers face higher risk of obesity than those whose mothers are well-educated, suggests a new study.For the study, published in Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology journal, the…
Smoking in pregnancy raises infant’s obesity risk
New York, March 30 (IANS) Children whose mothers smoked during their pregnancy are at increased risk of being obese later in life, say researchers. The findings, published in the journal Experimental Physiology, showed that chemerin, a…
Obesity causes early onset of puberty, says study
Santiago, March 25 (IANS) Obese boys and girls are likely to enter puberty at an early age, which can result in stunted growth or depression, finds a new study.The study showed total body obesity and excess belly fat in boys aged…
Your friends may influence you to become obese
New York, March 19 (IANS) Besides genes and an unhealthy diet, your friends can also play a role in making you overweight, says a study, which found that obesity can spread through communities like a 'social contagion'.The study showed…