Obesity may influence heart function through sex hormones
New research suggests that changes in sex hormones as seen in obesity may have Continue reading “Obesity may influence heart function through sex hormones” » More...
Why fat thighs are better than big paunch
Genes active in a person’s belly fat are different from those in his or her thigh fat Continue reading “Why fat thighs are better than big paunch” » More...
Obese little ones ‘signing up’ for heart disease
Researchers have sounded warning bells on obese children as young as five-year-old Continue reading “Obese little ones ‘signing up’ for heart disease” » More...
Weight-loss surgery unlikely to increase fracture risk at least in short term
Obese patients who undergo bariatric surgery are not at an increased risk of broken bones in the first few years after the operation Continue reading “Weight-loss surgery unlikely to increase fracture risk More...
Obesity may influence response to breast cancer treatment
Women who are obese continue to have higher levels of oestrogen than women of normal weight even after treatment with hormone-suppressing drugs Continue reading “Obesity may influence response to breast cancer More...
Eat smaller bites to lose weight
A team of scientists led by one of Indian origin have suggested that cutting food into smaller pieces can help dieters shed those extra kilos Continue reading “Eat smaller bites to lose weight” » More...
Obese friends up your chance of piling on pounds
A person’s circle of friends may influence his or her weight, a new study has revealed Continue reading “Obese friends up your chance of piling on pounds” » More...
Now, jab to help fight obesity
In a new study, researchers have accessed the effectiveness of two somatostatin vaccinations, JH17 and JH18 Continue reading “Now, jab to help fight obesity” » More...
Obesity alone does not increase short-term risk of death
US researchers have concluded in their study that extra weight is not necessarily linked with a higher risk of death Continue reading “Obesity alone does not increase short-term risk of death” » More...
Egg for breakfast `best way to fight the flab`
Eggs are the best way to start the day for those who want to lose weight Continue reading “Egg for breakfast `best way to fight the flab`” » More...
