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Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 classifies obesity and overweight if the Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25 kg per square metre or above, among people aged 15-49 years.
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Can Tomato-Soy Juice Reverse Chronic Inflammation In 4 Weeks? A New Study Says Yes
A breakthrough new study says that drinking a tomato-soy juice can become a remedy for a major health issue. Here is how the powerful plant compounds in the juice fight hidden inflammation naturally.
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
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Osteoporosis And Osteoarthritis Are Not the Same: Here's Why
Doctors say osteoporosis and osteoarthritis also differ in how they present and who is most at risk. Osteoporosis is more common after menopause and may be linked to ageing, hormonal changes, calcium deficiency, smoking, or lack of exercise.
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Obesity Rising Faster In Low And Middle Income Countries: Study
Obesity trends are rising faster in low and middle-income countries, even as they may have plateaued in high-income ones, a study has shown.
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Heart Attack In 40s: Why Are Healthy And Fit Individuals Still At Risk? Cardiologist Explains
While a person may look lean and exercise regularly, fitness does not guarantee cardiovascular health. The growing prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and unhealthy diets adds to the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
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Low Presence Of Abdominal Fat In Midlife Linked To Slower Brain Ageing: Study
A new study shows that lower accumulation of abdominal fat in midlife is associated with a significant slowing of brain atrophy (shrinkage), preservation of key brain structures, and better cognitive performance in late midlife that is independent of
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Popular Weight Loss Drugs May Lead To More Muscle Loss, Finds Study
The study analysed multiple studies and found that muscle-related tissue accounted for about 35% of total weight lost in incretin groups, exceeding safe benchmarks in two-thirds of cases.
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Weight Gain In Early Adulthood Linked To Increased Risk Of Premature Death, Finds Study
People who were obese by age 29 showed 70-84% higher premature death risk, with higher risk in women at 84% in some measures.
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Obesity Before Pregnancy Could Raise Your Child's Fatty Liver Risk, New Study Finds
Obesity before pregnancy, in both mothers and fathers, significantly increases the risk of fatty liver disease in their adult offspring.
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Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
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Health Risks Are Emerging Earlier But Staying Hidden Longer, Warns New Apollo Report
A new report published by Apollo highlights that young Indians are being exposed to health risks that are leading to chronic diseases. But the main problem is that the symptoms are being hidden for longer, leading to underdiagnosis.
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Your Birth Weight May Play A Role In Your Stroke Risk Than Your Current Adult Weight, Says New Study
People whose birth weight was below the median of 3.5 kg had about a 21% higher risk of all stroke events combined, including both ischaemic (blocked vessel) strokes and intracerebral haemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes.
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Is Bariatric Surgery Too Extreme? Surgeon Explains Why This Obesity Treatment Still Matters
Bariatric surgery is called extreme far more often than obesity itself is. That imbalance reflects how this condition is still viewed, by the public and, at times, even within medicine.
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Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 classifies obesity and overweight if the Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25 kg per square metre or above, among people aged 15-49 years.
-
Can Tomato-Soy Juice Reverse Chronic Inflammation In 4 Weeks? A New Study Says Yes
A breakthrough new study says that drinking a tomato-soy juice can become a remedy for a major health issue. Here is how the powerful plant compounds in the juice fight hidden inflammation naturally.
-
NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
-
What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
-
Osteoporosis And Osteoarthritis Are Not the Same: Here's Why
Doctors say osteoporosis and osteoarthritis also differ in how they present and who is most at risk. Osteoporosis is more common after menopause and may be linked to ageing, hormonal changes, calcium deficiency, smoking, or lack of exercise.
-
Obesity Rising Faster In Low And Middle Income Countries: Study
Obesity trends are rising faster in low and middle-income countries, even as they may have plateaued in high-income ones, a study has shown.
-
Heart Attack In 40s: Why Are Healthy And Fit Individuals Still At Risk? Cardiologist Explains
While a person may look lean and exercise regularly, fitness does not guarantee cardiovascular health. The growing prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and unhealthy diets adds to the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
-
Low Presence Of Abdominal Fat In Midlife Linked To Slower Brain Ageing: Study
A new study shows that lower accumulation of abdominal fat in midlife is associated with a significant slowing of brain atrophy (shrinkage), preservation of key brain structures, and better cognitive performance in late midlife that is independent of
-
Popular Weight Loss Drugs May Lead To More Muscle Loss, Finds Study
The study analysed multiple studies and found that muscle-related tissue accounted for about 35% of total weight lost in incretin groups, exceeding safe benchmarks in two-thirds of cases.
-
Weight Gain In Early Adulthood Linked To Increased Risk Of Premature Death, Finds Study
People who were obese by age 29 showed 70-84% higher premature death risk, with higher risk in women at 84% in some measures.
-
Obesity Before Pregnancy Could Raise Your Child's Fatty Liver Risk, New Study Finds
Obesity before pregnancy, in both mothers and fathers, significantly increases the risk of fatty liver disease in their adult offspring.
-
Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
-
Health Risks Are Emerging Earlier But Staying Hidden Longer, Warns New Apollo Report
A new report published by Apollo highlights that young Indians are being exposed to health risks that are leading to chronic diseases. But the main problem is that the symptoms are being hidden for longer, leading to underdiagnosis.
-
Your Birth Weight May Play A Role In Your Stroke Risk Than Your Current Adult Weight, Says New Study
People whose birth weight was below the median of 3.5 kg had about a 21% higher risk of all stroke events combined, including both ischaemic (blocked vessel) strokes and intracerebral haemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes.
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Is Bariatric Surgery Too Extreme? Surgeon Explains Why This Obesity Treatment Still Matters
Bariatric surgery is called extreme far more often than obesity itself is. That imbalance reflects how this condition is still viewed, by the public and, at times, even within medicine.
