Obesity
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Obesity at younger age? Bariatric surgery may help
Health | February 22, 2020 14:55 ISTAccording to the researchers, for many diseases, early treatment is advantageous, but individuals with early-onset obesity have often had their disorder for a long time before bariatric surgery is considered.
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Obese owl too fat to fly, put on strict diet
World | February 08, 2020 17:23 ISTA little owl nicknamed Plump broke the internet when it was revealed that she had become too fat to fly, and has since spent a few weeks at the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary in the UK, which put her under observation and placed her on a strict diet.
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Kids born to moms with gestational diabetes at obesity risk
Health | January 23, 2020 13:54 ISTA study published in the journal Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics shows a link between multiple metabolic disorders in mothers during pregnancy and children's BMI later in life.
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New drug target may help prevent, reverse obesity: Study
World | January 15, 2020 16:18 ISTAccording to the study, published in the International Journal of Obesity, a receptor found in almost all cells called AHR, known to combat exposures to environmental chemicals, plays a major role in the body's metabolism.
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Obesity may alter 70% routine blood tests in kids: Study
Health | December 18, 2019 14:11 ISTIt is important for patients and doctors to understand the potential influence of weight on routine blood tests.
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Watching TV a major contributor to rising obesity in kids, says study
Health | December 11, 2019 15:59 ISTParents, please take note. Among the lifestyle habits that influence the risk of overweight and obesity in children, watching television is the worst, suggests new research.
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Soft drinks linked to obesity and tooth wear
Health | October 28, 2019 19:07 ISTIncreased consumption of sugary soft drinks may be a leading cause of the erosion of tooth enamel and dentine in obese patients.
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Obese people at a higher risk of asthma, respiratory disorders
Health | October 22, 2019 12:24 ISTResearchers have found that fatty tissues accumulate in the airway walls of the lungs, particularly in people who are overweight or obese.
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Obesity ups risk of being bullying victim, perpetrator: Study
Lifestyle | June 11, 2019 16:08 ISTOverweight or obese adolescents who are either victims or perpetrators of bullying or both have significantly greater odds of having depression, behavioural problems and difficulty making friends.
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Body shaming leads to more weight gain in kids
Health | May 30, 2019 17:43 ISTAccording to a study, teasing and bullying overweight children could act as a catalyst in further increasing their weight by 33 per cent.
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Media multitasking may increase obesity risk, reveals Study
Health | April 04, 2019 8:50 ISTDo you keep switching between digital devices like smartphone, tablet and PC? Beware.
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Eating later in the day could be linked to obesity
Entertainment | March 26, 2019 17:40 ISTThose who eat later in the day should start having meals on time as the habit could contribute to weight gain, according to a new study.
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People with morbid obesity have better chances of survival from stroke; Here's how
Health | March 05, 2019 20:39 ISTLifestyle trends: Obesity has never been considered healthy as it leads to many diseases. Read on to find out what the latest health study has to say about overweight people.
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Human genes that cause obesity are now identified, says study
Health | February 19, 2019 19:14 ISTLatest health updates: According to a new study, obesity causing genes identified. Read on to find out more!
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Soon treatment for obesity, fatty liver disease
Health | February 01, 2019 14:34 ISTFuture evaluations will hopefully include testing treatments for improved wound healing, and to prevent kidney toxicity in diabetics, the researchers said.
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High-sugar cereal ads linked to obesity, cancer risk in kids
Health | January 09, 2019 6:45 ISTEfforts to promote and support quality diets at a young age are important.
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Did you know obesity can shorten your dog's life?
Lifestyle | January 05, 2019 12:27 ISTAlthough the study did not examine the reasons behind the extra pounds in dogs, feeding habits are thought to play a role in pet obesity.
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School-based nutritional programmes can help cut obesity in kids
Lifestyle | December 17, 2018 23:21 ISTBeing overweight or obese early in life affects health across the lifespan.
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Parents, take note! Obesity increases asthma risk in children, says study
Health | November 26, 2018 15:42 ISTOverweight or obese patients were matched with normal weight patients of the same age, gender, race, ethnicity, insurance type and location of care.
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Morbid obesity may cause depression even in absence of health issues
Health | November 13, 2018 17:11 ISTLatest health update: Obese people may be at increased risk of depression, even in the absence of other health problems according to a new research.
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