Popular weight-loss surgery in teenagers weakens bones Hina Zahid25 Nov 2020 12:30 PM ISTChildhood obesity is a major public health issue that has increased over the last 10 years," said lead investigator Miriam A. Bredella, M.D.,...
Vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of metastatic or fatal cancer: JAMA Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli19 Nov 2020 9:30 AM ISTResearchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have found in a new study that vitamin D supplementation may reduce risk of metastatic or fatal cancer....
Poor nutrition in school years linked to stunted growth,childhood obesity: Lancet Hina Zahid6 Nov 2020 4:36 PM ISTA new global analysis led by Imperial College London has revealed that school-aged children's' height and weight, which are indicators of their health...
Study links central adiposity in men with fatal prostate cancer Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli3 Sept 2020 10:45 AM ISTResearchers in a study of more than 200,000 UK men have revealed that there is a strong link between central adiposity (concentration of body fat...
Effecting weight loss could prevent or even reverse diabetes: ESC update Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli31 Aug 2020 1:48 PM ISTObesity is the main modifiable cause of type 2 diabetes, while genetic make-up may also identify individuals with a greater likelihood of developing...
Lipoic acid supplements tied to weight loss in healthy people with obesity Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 Aug 2020 11:00 AM ISTResearchers at Oregon State University and Oregon Health and Science University have found in a new study that lipoic acid supplements may lead to...
New Canadian guidelines on Obesity management released Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 Aug 2020 10:00 AM ISTObesity Canada and the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons have developed a comprehensive guideline on Obesity management which...
Breastfeeding may attenuate BMI increase in children due to genetic risks Hina Zahid12 Jun 2020 6:30 PM ISTResearchers conducted a study to examine whether the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding can attenuate BMI increase during childhood and...
New disease classification system for obesity proposed Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 March 2020 6:30 PM ISTObesity is responsible for a huge burden of suffering and social costs, and yet many patients lack access to evidence‐based therapies. The diagnostic...
Chocolate consumption may decrease BMI and waist circumference Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2020 10:15 AM ISTGood news for chocolate lovers. A new study suggests that people who eat sweet stuff may lower markers of adiposity. The study has been published in...
Maharashtra: Minister launches anti obesity campaign savita30 Nov 2016 2:51 PM ISTMUMBAI: Maharashtra's Minister of Water Resources and Medical Education Girish Mahajan launched an awareness campaign against obesity in the...
Bangalore: Apollo Sugar organises Ramadan diabetes management workshops savita1 July 2016 9:19 AM ISTBangalore: To educate diabetic patients and their families on healthy and safe fasting practices, Apollo Sugar an innovative, single speciality...
