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  Weight loss medications for obesity: Boon or a bane?

  Health | March 04, 2024 14:50 IST

  While weight loss medications can assist in the battle against obesity, their use should be considered alongside lifestyle changes like a balanced diet and regular exercise. It's also important to remember that these drugs are not suitable for everyone and come with potential risks.

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  World Obesity Day 2022: Know date, history, theme & significance of this day

  Health | March 03, 2022 22:29 IST

  On the occasion of World Obesity Day, a global campaign is organized by World Obesity Federation which is backed by World Health Organization. Not only does this day helps in educating people about obesity but also encourages them not to body shame others. Obesity not only causes physical problems but even mental hazards like stress. Therefore, it becomes crucial to know each and every detail related to the same.

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  Obesity may increase risk of cancer, claims IARC. Here are 9 super-easy ways to lose weight

  Health | October 12, 2017 11:19 IST

  Here are some natural methods to lose weight that actually work.

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  10% of Indian adults will suffer from obesity, according to World Obesity Federation

  Lifestyle | October 11, 2017 13:45 IST

  The global annual cost of treating the same will reach $1.2 trillion per year by 2025, which is an alarming state and requires immediate resolute actions.

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  Endobarrier, a reversible device to cure type-2 diabetes and obesity is absolutely safe to use

  Lifestyle | September 14, 2017 13:26 IST

  Endobarrier consists of a 60-cm long tube-like liner or sleeve that covers the inside of the small intestine, allowing the food to pass through but not to be absorbed. It can be removed after a year.

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  Tall and overweight men are more prone to prostate cancer death

  Lifestyle | July 13, 2017 13:24 IST

  Recent study has revealed that men who are tall and obese are at higher risk of high grade prostate cancer and prostate cancer death.

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  Childhood obesity can cause arteries to become stiff during adolescence

  Lifestyle | July 01, 2017 18:33 IST

  The cardiovascular risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, LDL cholesterol and insulin are linked to arterial distensibility in adulthood.

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  US tops the chart in worldwide obesity crisis

  Lifestyle | June 13, 2017 11:35 IST

  United States of America, the biggest superpower is the leading the crisis with highest number of obesity cases.

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  Too much belly fat increases the risk of cancer

  Lifestyle | May 24, 2017 13:41 IST

  Belly fat contributes the single biggest cause of increasing cancer risk after smoking

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  Gastric Balloons: A new and easy way to lose weight?

  Lifestyle | May 18, 2017 16:59 IST

  "Gastric balloons may be a safe and effective way to induce substantial weight loss as well as curb obesity," say researchers.

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  Obesity during pregnancy may raise risk of epilepsy in children

  Lifestyle | April 05, 2017 10:05 IST

  Women who are overweight or obese during their pregnancy may significantly increase the risk for children developing epilepsy, a study has showed.

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  Warning: Being overweight can lead to kidney failure

  Lifestyle | March 11, 2017 12:03 IST

  Shocking reports have confirmed that India has become the third-most obese country in the world. This has led to increase in kidney-related problems.