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Study Finds Low Blood Choline As Possible Factor In Obesity-Related Alzheimer's Risk
A study links low blood choline levels in obese young adults to liver dysfunction, insulin resistance, and markers associated with increased Alzheimer's risk.
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One In Four Indian Adults Obese, Claims New Report
Quoting the National Family Health Survey 2019-21, the study says that in Delhi, 41 per cent of women are obese compared to 12 per cent in Meghalaya.
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Spice Commonly Found In Indian Kitchens Can Fight Fat, Study Reveals
The study noted that improvements in blood lipid profiles are linked with a lower risk of heart problems.
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Ultra-Processed Food Sales Surge In India, Causing Obesity And Diabetes Crisis: Lancet Study
India is seeing the fastest ultra-processed food (UPF) sales growth, which is surging obesity and diabetes cases, according to The Lancet.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
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Are Your Genes The Real Reason Why You Struggle With Weight Loss? Study Explains
A global study identifies new rare and common gene variants that contribute to obesity and related diseases.
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Some Diabetes Patients Achieve Remission With GLP-1 Drugs: Italian Study
An Italian study shows that using GLP-1 receptor agonists can lead to remission in up to 18% of cases, especially when used early and in patients with fewer complications.
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Too Many Carbs, Too Little Protein: What The ICMR Study Says About India's Eating Habits
The ICMR findings warn that the imbalance in our diets is directly linked to rising cases of diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity across the country.
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Severe Obesity Causes Lungs To Age Prematurely: Study
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) People with severe obesity are likely to have their lungs age faster, according to an animal study.
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Liver Fat, Not Weight, Predicts Health Risks In Children With Obesity: Study
New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday.
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Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Cut Baby's Food Allergy Risk: New Study
A Greek cohort study shows that mothers following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding have marginally lower odds of food allergies in their infants.
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Higher Doses Of Semaglutide Safe, Can Aid In Better Weight Loss For Obese Adults: Study
A study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, suggest that a higher dose of semaglutide offers a promising new option for people who have not achieved sufficient weight loss with existing treatments.
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Smoking Boosts Risk For Type-2 Diabetes Subtypes, Especially Severe Kinds
A new large Scandinavian study finds that smoking (past or current) increases the risk for all four subtypes of type-2 diabetes (T2D). Heavy smokers and those with genetic susceptibility are particularly at risk.
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Weight Loss Tips: These Habits Can Help You Achieve Flatter Stomach
Belly Fat-Burning Tips: National surveys and large studies show rising central obesity across urban and rural populations. Here we share habits to inculcate to successfully reduce abdominal fat.
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Scientists Find Hidden Amino Acid 'Switch' That Helps In Natural Weight Loss
A new study has revealed that controlling a single amino acid, cysteine, may help the body burn calories more efficiently.
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Study Finds Low Blood Choline As Possible Factor In Obesity-Related Alzheimer's Risk
A study links low blood choline levels in obese young adults to liver dysfunction, insulin resistance, and markers associated with increased Alzheimer's risk.
-
One In Four Indian Adults Obese, Claims New Report
Quoting the National Family Health Survey 2019-21, the study says that in Delhi, 41 per cent of women are obese compared to 12 per cent in Meghalaya.
-
Spice Commonly Found In Indian Kitchens Can Fight Fat, Study Reveals
The study noted that improvements in blood lipid profiles are linked with a lower risk of heart problems.
-
Ultra-Processed Food Sales Surge In India, Causing Obesity And Diabetes Crisis: Lancet Study
India is seeing the fastest ultra-processed food (UPF) sales growth, which is surging obesity and diabetes cases, according to The Lancet.
-
Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
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Are Your Genes The Real Reason Why You Struggle With Weight Loss? Study Explains
A global study identifies new rare and common gene variants that contribute to obesity and related diseases.
-
Some Diabetes Patients Achieve Remission With GLP-1 Drugs: Italian Study
An Italian study shows that using GLP-1 receptor agonists can lead to remission in up to 18% of cases, especially when used early and in patients with fewer complications.
-
Too Many Carbs, Too Little Protein: What The ICMR Study Says About India's Eating Habits
The ICMR findings warn that the imbalance in our diets is directly linked to rising cases of diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity across the country.
-
Severe Obesity Causes Lungs To Age Prematurely: Study
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) People with severe obesity are likely to have their lungs age faster, according to an animal study.
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Liver Fat, Not Weight, Predicts Health Risks In Children With Obesity: Study
New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday.
-
Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Cut Baby's Food Allergy Risk: New Study
A Greek cohort study shows that mothers following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding have marginally lower odds of food allergies in their infants.
-
Higher Doses Of Semaglutide Safe, Can Aid In Better Weight Loss For Obese Adults: Study
A study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, suggest that a higher dose of semaglutide offers a promising new option for people who have not achieved sufficient weight loss with existing treatments.
-
Smoking Boosts Risk For Type-2 Diabetes Subtypes, Especially Severe Kinds
A new large Scandinavian study finds that smoking (past or current) increases the risk for all four subtypes of type-2 diabetes (T2D). Heavy smokers and those with genetic susceptibility are particularly at risk.
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Weight Loss Tips: These Habits Can Help You Achieve Flatter Stomach
Belly Fat-Burning Tips: National surveys and large studies show rising central obesity across urban and rural populations. Here we share habits to inculcate to successfully reduce abdominal fat.
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Scientists Find Hidden Amino Acid 'Switch' That Helps In Natural Weight Loss
A new study has revealed that controlling a single amino acid, cysteine, may help the body burn calories more efficiently.
