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10-Minute High-Intensity Workout Can Trigger Anti-Cancer Molecules In Bloodstream, Finds Study
The study included 30 participants between the ages 50-78, all overweight or obese (a cancer risk) yet healthy otherwise. Each of them performed a 10-minute high-intensity cycling session.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
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Non-Vegetarian Diet, Poor Sleep, Obesity Can Increase Breast Cancer Risks: ICMR Study
Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by about 5.6 per cent annually leading to an estimated increase of 0.05 million new cases per year.
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Cancer History In Family? What You Can Do To Reduce Risk
When multiple members of a family have had cancer especially at young ages or at the same site, it can signal inherited risk factors.
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
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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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Weight Loss Diet: Desi Foods That Tone Belly in Winter
In this article, we share a list of desi foods you can have this winter to tone your belly.
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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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Experts Warn Of Rising Obesity, Heart Attacks Among Youth, Urge 'Blue Zone' Lifestyle
With 50 per cent of heart attacks now striking people below the age of 50, and 60 per cent of Delhi schoolchildren obese, the alarming figures have prompted experts to declare that an urgent return to 'Blue Zone' principles is the way to reverse this
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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 Halloween Candies Harmful? Risks Every Parent Should Be Aware Of
From excessive sugar, artificial colours and additives, to choking hazards, here are all the risks associated with the candies.
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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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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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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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Early Puberty, Childbirth Linked To Faster Ageing, High Diabetes Risk: Study
A new analysis finds that women who experience early puberty and early childbirth face faster biological ageing and higher risks of diabetes, heart failure and obesity, while later timing appears protective.
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10-Minute High-Intensity Workout Can Trigger Anti-Cancer Molecules In Bloodstream, Finds Study
The study included 30 participants between the ages 50-78, all overweight or obese (a cancer risk) yet healthy otherwise. Each of them performed a 10-minute high-intensity cycling session.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
-
Non-Vegetarian Diet, Poor Sleep, Obesity Can Increase Breast Cancer Risks: ICMR Study
Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by about 5.6 per cent annually leading to an estimated increase of 0.05 million new cases per year.
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Cancer History In Family? What You Can Do To Reduce Risk
When multiple members of a family have had cancer especially at young ages or at the same site, it can signal inherited risk factors.
-
Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
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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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Weight Loss Diet: Desi Foods That Tone Belly in Winter
In this article, we share a list of desi foods you can have this winter to tone your belly.
-
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.
-
Experts Warn Of Rising Obesity, Heart Attacks Among Youth, Urge 'Blue Zone' Lifestyle
With 50 per cent of heart attacks now striking people below the age of 50, and 60 per cent of Delhi schoolchildren obese, the alarming figures have prompted experts to declare that an urgent return to 'Blue Zone' principles is the way to reverse this
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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 Halloween Candies Harmful? Risks Every Parent Should Be Aware Of
From excessive sugar, artificial colours and additives, to choking hazards, here are all the risks associated with the candies.
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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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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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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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Early Puberty, Childbirth Linked To Faster Ageing, High Diabetes Risk: Study
A new analysis finds that women who experience early puberty and early childbirth face faster biological ageing and higher risks of diabetes, heart failure and obesity, while later timing appears protective.
