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  Obesity is increasing rapidly in India; know from expert ways to reduce excessive body fat

  Health | April 03, 2025 8:41 IST

  In the last few years, the risk of many diseases has increased rapidly. Out of which obesity is also a disease that is proving to be dangerous. Obesity is not just obesity but is a major cause of many diseases in the body. Know ways to reduce body fat.

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  Myths vs Facts: Know what is true and false about obesity from expert

  Health | March 18, 2025 23:07 IST

  Separate fact from fiction on obesity with expert insights! Debunk common myths and discover the truth about this complex health issue. Get accurate information to make informed decisions about your weight and well-being.

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  Obesity and Overweight? Consume THESE soaked things on an empty stomach in morning for weight loss

  Health | December 04, 2024 7:03 IST

  To reduce obesity, soak these things overnight and eat them on an empty stomach in the morning. This will reduce your weight even faster. Let's know what things you have to eat to lose weight.

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  Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics 2024 due to 'Overweight', 5 scientific ways to lose fat

  Lifestyle | August 08, 2024 8:18 IST

  Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024 due to overweight issues. Know 5 scientific methods to lose fat quickly, ensuring safe and effective weight management.

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  High BMI may NOT independently increase death risk among overweight people; finds study

  Health | July 06, 2023 15:44 IST

  The patterns observed in the overall population remained largely the same in men and women and across races and ethnicities.

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  Are you indulging in midnight food cravings? Eating these foods at night can lead to obesity

  Health | March 04, 2023 17:00 IST

  Midnight cravings can lead to unhealthy eating habits and ultimately, obesity. By following a balanced and nutritious diet, avoiding skipping meals or eating too few calories, and managing stress and sleep levels, you can reduce the likelihood of experiencing night food cravings.

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  By 2035, half of the world’s population will be overweight: Report

  Health | March 03, 2023 17:11 IST

  According to a report by the World Obesity Federation approximately 4 billion people will become overweight or obese in the next 12 years.

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  World Obesity Day 2022: 10 beneficial ways to get rid of those extra kilos

  Health | March 03, 2022 13:09 IST

  Obesity is fast emerging as the biggest killer of humankind in the modern era. On the eve of World Obesity Day, have a look at some beneficial tips that help get rid of those extra belly fat and helps you to stay fit.

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  Higher body weight linked with severe COVID-19 risk: Lancet study

  India | April 29, 2021 18:59 IST

  The researchers from the University of Oxford in the UK noted that this is the first large study to report the effect of bodyweight on risk of worse outcomes from COVID across the full range of body-mass index.

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  Obese people at higher risk of a more severe COVID-19 infection: Study

  News | April 21, 2021 10:38 IST

  A new study has found that COVID-19 patients who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a more severe infection than patients of healthy weight, and they require oxygen and invasive mechanical ventilation more often.

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  Overweight, diabetic people at risk of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

  News | February 23, 2021 7:45 IST

  People who are overweight and have diabetes are at a higher risk of developing the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease as the prevalence of NAFLD is around 9 percent to 32 percent in the Indian population, the Union Health Ministry informed on Monday.

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  Study suggests fathers are more likely to be referred for nutrition, exercise counselling

  Lifestyle | July 07, 2020 10:20 IST

  Overweight, obese men who are fathers are more likely to be referred for nutrition or exercise counselling as compared to the men without children, suggests a new study published by Elsevier in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behaviour.

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  People with morbid obesity have better chances of survival from stroke; Here's how

  Health | March 05, 2019 20:39 IST

  Lifestyle 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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  Unhealthy lifestyle living may be the reason of overweight kids

  Health | September 17, 2018 16:23 IST

  Latest Health Update | Babies living in households that used eco-friendly cleaners had different microbiota and were less likely to be overweight as toddlers, showed the findings.

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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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  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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  Australian state to ban sugar-based beverages in hospitals

  Lifestyle | June 08, 2017 15:51 IST

  Obesity and overweight has increased worldwide during the past 30 years in all divisions of society

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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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  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.

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  ‘Too fat to fly’: Air India grounds 57 crew members from flying duty for being overweight

  January 20, 2017 16:49 IST

  The country’s flagship carrier airline Air India temporarily took off 57 crew members from flying last year because their body mass index (BMI) levels remained above the prescribed limit. These cabin crew members, including air