Tag: obesity
High body fat increases breast cancer risk: JAMA Oncology
In post menopausal women with high BMI high body fat is associated with increased breast cancer risk
High body fat levels could increase breast cancer...
Low carb diet fires up metabolism, helps burn more calories
Study in BMJ argues that this can change the way we look at and treat obesity
A low carbohydrate diet can help weight loss not...
Obesity causes depression; but thin men prone to it too
Study by University of South Australia and University of Exeter finds strongest evidence yet on obesity depression link
Obesity does cause depression.
New research released today...
Obesity risk increases among those with irregular schedules
Misalignment of the biological clock may alter calories burnt, leading to obesity risk among those with irregular schedules
How many calories you burn depends on...
Obese? Chill, your genes may help keep diabetes away
Experts say where in the body fat is stored determines the risk of metabolic diseasesExperts believe that where on the body people store surplus...
Gastric bypass surgery leads to the most weight loss
Gastric bypass surgery is associated with greater weight loss than sleeve gastrectomy or adjustable gastric banding
Among the three most commonly carried out weight loss...
Kids with autism like disorders 50% more likely to be obese
Study finds the risk increases with the severity of symptoms
Children with developmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), are up to 50 per cent...
Obesity is not just poor choices, it’s about public policy: Lancet
New article by public health experts calls for multisectoral approach on obesity
Is obesity a matter of individual responsibility or a matter of faulty public...
Weight loss lowers breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women
Weight loss may help lower postmenopausal women's risk of developing high grade breast cancer
In a study of postmenopausal women, participants who lost weight had...
Lilly’s new dual-action diabetes drug causes significant weight reduction
Eli Lilly’s new dual-action diabetes drug shows promise in lowering average blood sugar levels by 2.4% and weight by 12.7% in type 2 diabetes...
