Obesity

Intermittent Fasting May Boost Weight Loss And Health In Women: Study

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Thursday January 10, 2019

Obese women who followed a diet in which they ate 70 per cent of their required energy intake and fasted intermittently lost the most amount of weight.

High Sugar Cereal Ads May Up Obesity And Cancer Risk Among Kids: Study

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Wednesday January 9, 2019

Poor eating habits like eating not enough fruits and vegetables or eating too much sugar, can lead to obesity, a known risk factor for 13 cancers, the study noted.

Health Expert Luke Coutinho Tells Why Excess Salt, Sugar And Carbs Are Harmful For Overall Health: Know More About It

Health | DoctorNDTV | Tuesday January 8, 2019

According to the Delhi based nutritionist, Monisha Ashokan, "Not only do salt, sugar and simple carbs contribute to obesity. They play a major role in contributing to lifestyle disorders like PCOD, thyroid, diabetes and cardio vascular diseases."

Bengal Government To Provide Lessons On Obesity-Prevention In Schools

Education | Press Trust of India | Wednesday December 26, 2018

The course will be implemented from the primary education level, for which the disbursal of funds has already started by West Bengal government.

Fatty Diet Linked To Life-Threatening Liver Disease; Foods That Trigger Fatty Liver Disease

Health | DoctorNDTV | Friday December 21, 2018

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the accumulation of liver fat in people who drink little or no alcohol. NASH can eventually progress to cirrhosis or liver cancer, especially in those with obesity or Type-2 diabetes.

Study: Pregnant And Obese Women Are At A Higher Risk Of Flu Complications

Health | IANS | Thursday December 20, 2018

Influenza testing is important because physicians are more likely to treat patients with antiviral medications if they have a definitive diagnosis, further reducing the likelihood of prescribing antibiotics inappropriately, especially in outpatients.

Too Many Restrictions On Diet May Up Binge-Eating And Obesity Disorder Risk: Study

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Friday December 21, 2018

Want to have a healthy weight loss? Do not put too many restrictions in your diet, says this latest study. Obesity is a complex condition, which could trigger from a variety of reasons.

Kids With Lesser Aerobic Fitness As Smart As Their Leaner Peers; 3 Foods To Cut Belly Fat

Food | Deeksha Sarin | Wednesday December 19, 2018

In a recent study, published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, it was found that obese kids, or those who engage in lesser aerobic exercises, are as smart as their leaner peers.

Depression, Anxiety Affect Health As Much As Smoking: Study

Health | IANS | Tuesday December 18, 2018

The findings showed that people with high levels of anxiety and depression are at 65 per cent higher risk for a heart condition, 64 per cent for stroke, 50 per cent for high blood pressure and 87 per cent for arthritis.

Excess Body Weight Responsible For 3.9 Percent Cancer Worldwide: 5 Tips To Manage Obesity

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Tuesday December 18, 2018

The study, published in the journal Cancer, spoke about association between obesity and the risk of 13 types of cancers.

Study Uncovers Link Between Body Weight And Cancer

Science | ANI | Tuesday December 18, 2018

The researchers noted that by 2030, 21.7 million new cancer cases and 13 million cancer deaths are expected to occur around the world.

What Are The Main Causes Of Childhood Obesity? Health Risks That An Obese Child Might Face And Tips To Prevent Obesity

Health | DoctorNDTV | Thursday December 6, 2018

It is very important that parents give proper attention to their child's eating habits and weight for their overall well-being. The primary causes of overweight or obesity in young children are similar to those in adults.

Obesity Management: 4 Healthy Eating Tips From Experts That May Help Manage Weight Loss

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Monday November 26, 2018

Obesity: According to the findings published in the journal Paediatrics, obese children are at an increased risk of asthma.

Diabetes Management: Stay Away From These Beverages If You Don't Want Diabetes

Health | DoctorNDTV | Friday November 23, 2018

Sweetened drinks can increase the risk of diabetes. Sugary soft drinks, also called as 'full fat' drinks, provide no nutritional value and can lead to several health problems like obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart diseases.

Smoking During Pregnancy Can Affect You And Your Baby: Here's How

Health | ANI | Thursday November 22, 2018

It has been long understood that babies born to mothers who smoke cigarettes during pregnancy are at increased risk of premature birth and low birth weight.