Obesity
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WHO: Nearly 20 to 40% of the Adult Population in India are Affected by Obesity
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 20 to 40% of the adult population and 10 to 20%…
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Researchers investigate why obesity can trigger bowel cancer
“Excess calories ‘turn off a hormone in the intestine that blocks colon cancer’,” the Mail Online reports. Obesity is a known…
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Scientists Say Gut Microbes May Play Role in Yo-Yo Dieting, Obesity
Scientists studying yo-yo dieting in mice say the tendency for people to regain excess weight rapidly after successfully slimming may…
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Obesity, Weight Loss in Adolescence May Cause Permanent Bone Loss
Teenagers who are obese as well as those who lose excessive weight may both be at risk of irreparable damage…
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Mexico Declares Public Health Emergency Over Obesity, Diabetes
Mexico has declared a public health emergency over the rapid increase in obesity and diabetes. According to health officials, the…
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Malta Tops EU Obesity Rankings, Romania Thinnest
Malta has the highest proportion of obese adults in Europe, according to EU figures released Thursday, while Romania is the…
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Obesity and Arthritis are Linked: Medical Experts
Various studies have linked rising cases of arthritis with obesity which occurs due to poor lifestyle, food habits and lack…
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Daycare Not Linked to Child Obesity
Working parents who send their children to daycare no longer need to worry about whether this puts their kids at…
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World Obesity Day 2016: Obesity May Hamper Your Social Life
Obesity is a major health challenge worldwide. Apart from known health hazards such as heart disease and diabetes, it can…
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World Obesity Day 2016: This Global Killer is on the Rise in the Developing World
More people in the world are obese than underweight, with child and adolescent obesity rising rapidly, particularly in developing nations,…
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