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  World Obesity Day 2025: More than 440 million people may be overweight by 2050 in India, says Lancet

  Health | March 04, 2025 13:26 IST

  World Obesity Day is observed every year on March 4. The day aims to raise awareness about obesity, its causes and preventive measures. A recent study published by The Lancet journal has found that India could have over 440 million obese and overweight people by 2050.

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  Can you be pregnant and not know? Doctor explains cryptic pregnancies

  Health | February 21, 2025 16:45 IST

  In this article, we have explained everything about cryptic pregnancy. Let's know who is prone to cryptic pregnancy and how can we prevent such pregnancies.

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  43 lakh anganwadi children found as obese or overweight: Official data

  India | September 17, 2023 18:37 IST

  Growth monitoring app Poshan Tracker's report suggested that the same number of children (around six per cent) were severely and moderately malnourished in anganwadis.

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  Overweight, obesity may up cancer risk among alcohol drinkers

  Health | May 07, 2022 20:57 IST

  People with higher body fat percentage levels who drank more than the recommended guidelines were at greater risk of cancer.

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  Women who live near green space less likely to be obese

  Lifestyle | December 19, 2019 9:25 IST

  The study participants were ranged in age from 20 to 85 years.

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  Health tips: Obese teenagers can face pancreatic cancer risk

  Health | November 13, 2018 7:21 IST

  Pancreatic cancer is the sixth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the world and adult obesity has been linked with an increased risk for its occurrence. 

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  A quarter of people worldwide will be obese by 2045: Study

  Health | May 24, 2018 23:41 IST

  The researchers said that, immediate action will not result in reversing the epidemic of diabetes and obesity quickly, however, it is essential to prevent new cases of obesity and diabetes.

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  This is why obese people have less sensitive taste buds

  Health | March 22, 2018 21:33 IST

  Researchers noted that a high-fat diet increases the level of TNF-alpha surrounding the taste buds, making them less sensitive to the taste of food.

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  Number of years spent in obesity may up heart damage risk

  Health | February 21, 2018 15:38 IST

  Maintaining a healthy weight across the lifespan is important for keeping the heart healthy and minimising damage as people age, the researchers said.

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  Is your baby becoming obese? Blame your early Vitamin D deficiency

  Health | February 15, 2018 17:25 IST

  Children born to mothers with very low Vitamin D levels during their first trimester are likely to have bigger waists or be about half an inch plumper on average by age six.

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  Caution parents! Overweight teenagers are at 80% more risk of suffering from stroke

  Lifestyle | June 29, 2017 13:55 IST

  Being overweight during teenage can increase the risk of stroke during adulthood

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  Being overweight while pregnant increases the risk of birth defects: Study

  Lifestyle | June 16, 2017 14:29 IST

  There are many complications a woman goes through during her pregnancy, but being overweight is one of the major problems.

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  Mexico: World's most obese man, weighing 500 kg, begins treatment to shed weight

  Lifestyle | November 17, 2016 12:53 IST

  The world's most obese man in Mexico has begun his medical treatment in a bid to lose weight. Juan Pedro Franco, 32, weighing 500 kg, was transported on Tuesday night by a specially-adapted van from

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  Obese and lean children have different gut bacteria, shows study

  Lifestyle | September 23, 2016 13:52 IST

  Kids who are obese have different population of gut bacteria compared to lean children, according to a new study. The study finds gut microbiota or gut flora is closely related to fat distribution in children

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  Healthy diet, exercise may benefit obese adults with diabetes

  Lifestyle | April 04, 2016 8:16 IST

  New York: Healthy diet and routine physical exercise can help older overweight and obese adults gain benefits, reveals a study, adding it can improve glucose control, body composition, physical function and bone quality. Diet and

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  Are you Obese? You may not be able to recall past events

  Lifestyle | February 27, 2016 13:29 IST

  London: If you are obese, you are at risk of physical and psychological health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, depression and anxiety.But, your high body mass index (BMI) is also likely to affect your

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  Indian women are either too fat or too thin

  Lifestyle | January 28, 2013 8:52 IST

  New Delhi:  Women in India are facing a severe problem of weight extremes with the obese getting fatter and the undernourished thinner, according to a new study that says this poses a "major challenge" to

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  I'm considered obese in Hollywood: Lawrence

  Hollywood | November 09, 2012 14:15 IST

  Los Angeles, Nov 9: Actress Jennifer Lawrence is aware that in Hollywood she is considered obese, but says that she won't starve herself to get roles."In Hollywood, I am obese. I am considered a fat