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Consuming junk food while watching TV is increasing diabetes risk in children

Consuming junk food while watching TV is increasing diabetes risk in children

When children are engrossed in television shows or video games, their attention is diverted from their eating habits

14 November,2024 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Can air pollution lead to obesity? Experts answer

Can air pollution lead to obesity? Experts answer

Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity

04 November,2024 07:19 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Most people unaware obesity can raise 20 pct lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer

Most people unaware obesity can raise 20 pct lifetime risk of pancreatic cancer

The study, led by researchers from the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center, showed that most people continue to believe that pancreatic disease affects only the elderly – and that there is nothing they can do to reduce their risk

30 October,2024 10:42 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
'Unhealthy diet, physical inactivity driving abdominal obesity in India'

'Unhealthy diet, physical inactivity driving abdominal obesity in India'

Swaminathan, who is currently the principal advisor for the Health Ministry’s tuberculosis programme called for expanding access to healthier diets and spaces for exercise in the country to fight against obesity, which is already a global health concern

28 October,2024 02:33 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Weight loss drugs can cause decline in skeletal muscle mass, finds study

Weight loss drugs can cause decline in skeletal muscle mass, finds study

Amid the growing use of weight loss medications, a new study has raised concerns about declining skeletal muscle health caused by the popular drugs

27 October,2024 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
 Mumbai: Weight loss surgery helps 42-year-old woman beat sleep apnea & obesity

Mumbai: Weight loss surgery helps 42-year-old woman beat sleep apnea & obesity

The patient had struggled with her weight for years. Despite numerous attempts at various diets, she consistently regained any weight she lost

17 October,2024 10:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Normal body weight before pregnancy could help avoid gestational diabetes: Study

Normal body weight before pregnancy could help avoid gestational diabetes: Study

About half the cases of gestational diabetes, a common pregnancy complication, could be avoided if body weight was maintained in the normal range

06 October,2024 07:43 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Cut down on sedentary time; walk and exercise more to prevent back pain: Study

Cut down on sedentary time; walk and exercise more to prevent back pain: Study

Facing severe back pain? A new study suggests reducing daily sitting time and walking or doing some brisk exercises to prevent back pain from worsening

04 October,2024 06:27 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Diabetes, obesity increases risk of liver cancer relapse: Study

Diabetes, obesity increases risk of liver cancer relapse: Study

Obesity and diabetes, which are closely associated with metabolic syndrome development, are well known to induce steatotic liver diseases, potentially causing liver cirrhosis and HCC development

03 October,2024 06:48 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Obesity, diabetes, PCOS increasing gynaecological cancers among women: Experts

Obesity, diabetes, PCOS increasing gynaecological cancers among women: Experts

Obesity, diabetes, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are the key reasons why India is seeing a rise in gynaecological cancers like endometrial, ovarian, and uterus, said experts

01 October,2024 12:38 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

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