Overweight
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Anupam Kher judged an 'overweight' passenger on a flight; the truth left him humbled
Trending | Jun 12, 2026, 11:37 AM ISTAnupam Kher shared a candid story from a recent flight, admitting he wrongly judged a fellow passenger based on appearance. The encounter later turned into a powerful lesson about kindness, empathy and assumptions.
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Obesity is increasing rapidly in India; know from expert ways to reduce excessive body fat
Health | Apr 03, 2025, 08:41 AM ISTIn 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 | Mar 18, 2025, 11:07 PM ISTSeparate 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 | Dec 04, 2024, 07:03 AM ISTTo 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 | Aug 08, 2024, 08:18 AM ISTVinesh 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 | Jul 06, 2023, 03:44 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 04, 2023, 05:00 PM ISTMidnight 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 | Mar 03, 2023, 05:11 PM ISTAccording 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 | Mar 03, 2022, 01:09 PM ISTObesity 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 | Apr 29, 2021, 06:59 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 21, 2021, 10:38 AM ISTA 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 | Feb 23, 2021, 07:45 AM ISTPeople 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 | Jul 07, 2020, 10:20 AM ISTOverweight, 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 | Mar 05, 2019, 08:39 PM 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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Unhealthy lifestyle living may be the reason of overweight kids
Health | Sep 17, 2018, 04:23 PM ISTLatest 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 | Jun 16, 2017, 02:29 PM ISTThere 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 | Jun 13, 2017, 11:35 AM ISTUnited 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 | Jun 08, 2017, 03:51 PM ISTObesity 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, 01:41 PM ISTBelly 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 | Mar 11, 2017, 12:03 PM ISTShocking reports have confirmed that India has become the third-most obese country in the world. This has led to increase in kidney-related problems.