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This new 'non-industrialised' style diet may help cut chronic disease risk

This new 'non-industrialised' style diet may help cut chronic disease risk

The NiMe diet is also very low in processed foods that are high in sugar and saturated fat, and is fibre-rich

24 January,2025 11:57 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Exposure to air pollution before pregnancy linked to obesity risk in child

Exposure to air pollution before pregnancy linked to obesity risk in child

Environmental exposures during this timeframe can affect the health of sperm and eggs, which are in their final stages of growth, said the team

16 January,2025 01:33 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Docs redefine obesity for India population; focus on abdominal fat as key factor

Docs redefine obesity for India population; focus on abdominal fat as key factor

This new classification, which comes 15 years after the last definition, marks a significant step forward in addressing the unique health challenges posed by obesity in Asian Indians

15 January,2025 02:50 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Obesity may affect survival rates in children with cancer, finds study

Obesity may affect survival rates in children with cancer, finds study

Compared with patients without obesity at the time of initial cancer diagnosis, those with obesity had lower rates of 5-year event-free survival

13 January,2025 09:46 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Prioritising balanced diet key to combat nutrition crisis in India: Experts

Prioritising balanced diet key to combat nutrition crisis in India: Experts

Unhealthy eating habits, including the consumption of processed foods high in salt, sugar, and fats, have become alarmingly prevalent

12 January,2025 04:45 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
New Year 2025: Here's why preventive healthcare should be a priority

New Year 2025: Here's why preventive healthcare should be a priority

Neglecting our health doesn’t just take a physical toll; it also brings financial, emotional, and psychological burdens, leaving families vulnerable to preventable crises

01 January,2025 10:13 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Walking speed can predict metabolic health in people with obesity: Study

Walking speed can predict metabolic health in people with obesity: Study

The study suggests that a faster walking pace can prevent metabolic diseases in obese people

20 December,2024 10:13 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Obesity, diabetes may raise dementia risk 10 years earlier in men: Study

Obesity, diabetes may raise dementia risk 10 years earlier in men: Study

Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and smoking may have brain health decline

27 November,2024 12:43 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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

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