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A to Z of Healthy Eating

May 8, 2013

Healthy eating terms explained Do you know your monounsaturated fats from your polyunsaturated? Your omegas from your antioxidants? If you are confused by food terminology we're here to help with a healthy eating A to Z, we've …

Babies born to mothers who eat junk food likelier to be obese

April 30, 2013

Mothers who eat junk food while pregnant or during breastfeeding are likely to be addicted to a high-fat, high-sugar diet, a new study has warned. Researchers from the University of Adelaide suggest that such mothers while …

Delhi Daredevils launch support group for diabetic, obese patients

April 24, 2013

In a bid to help people suffering from diabetes and obesity, a support group was launched by the IPL franchise, Delhi Daredevils. 'En-Lighten' - an initiative by Max Super Specialty Hospital, will provide a platform to diabetic …

High fat diet linked to ADHD in children!

February 25, 2013

High-fat diets tend to promote inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity in childhood, known as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other learning disabilities, says a new study. ‘We found that a high-fat …

Does Botox help weight loss?

January 29, 2013

Much to the disappointment of some of the obese who were looking for easy weight loss, a definitive study now says that it is clear that botox shots don't cause weight loss. Injecting botulinum toxin A (BTA), or Botox, into the …

Obese moms likelier to feed their children in front of the TV

January 9, 2013

Researchers say obese mothers are more likely to use TV to quieten fussy and active infants, thus also causing greater likelihood of obesity in children, find nutritionists in the US. Principal study investigator Margaret E. …

Obese man undergoes weight loss surgery to breathe normally

January 9, 2013

A three-hour operation has helped Munish Chadha, weighing in at 180 kg, breathe normally. He had a rare problem which obstructed his breathing when he slept. ‘Munish weighed 180 kg, which made him suffer from a rare sleep …

Plump people outlive skinny counterparts

January 3, 2013

According to a study of around three million people, people who are overweight but not necessarily obese may actually live longer than their thinner counterparts. Men and women who are slightly plump live longer than those of a …

Women underestimate their weight twice as much as men do

December 21, 2012

Women’s perception of their weight is lesser than they actually are. According to a study by Health and Social Care Centre, women underestimate their weight by an average of 5lbs and by almost twice as much as men. If the …

Obesity linked to infertility in teens!

October 17, 2012

A team of US researchers has found that obese young men between 14 and 20 years of age have only half the testosterone levels of their leaner counterparts and a high likelihood of infertility as adults. The research was led by …

Chocolate eaters and opium addicts in the same boat: Link found between the obese and drug addicts

September 24, 2012

Tucking into that big bar of your favourite chocolate could keep the blues at bay, but a new study has shown that chocolate has an effect on the brain similar to opium. It highlighted the striking similarity between obese people …

Stressed men prefer larger women

August 11, 2012

Thinking about losing weight? Think again. A new study has shown that men who are stressed prefer larger women when compared to their skinny counterparts. Usually men prefer younger- looking and slim women in happier times, but …

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What is Angina? (Video)

July 31, 2012

That nagging pain in your chest might not be something to ignore. It is estimated that almost 6.4 crore Indians will suffer from coronary artery disease by 2015. Angina or 'angina pectoris' (Latin for squeezing of the chest) …

Scientists discover biochemical that can treat diabetes

July 17, 2012

A new biochemical that shows a promising cure for type-2 diabetes may soon be incorporated into a revolutionary drug. The research has linked the use of this biochemical to regulate the biological clock, thereby eradicating the …

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