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High sodium key risk factor for obesity: Study
The research highlighted an alarming correlation between sodium intake and obesity, both in terms of overall body fat and abdominal fat
28 March,2025 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Type 2 diabetes linked with some obesity-related cancers: Study
The data analysis showed new-onset T2D was associated with a 48 per cent increased risk of obesity related cancers in men and a 24 per cent increased risk in women
24 March,2025 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Childhood obesity linked to increased risk of COPD later: Study
While smoking is a major risk factor for COPD, other risk factors like environmental, occupational, and even early life factors are increasingly being recognised
22 March,2025 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora praises PM Modi's campaign on obesity
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora underlined the role of sugar-based products and drinks in rising obesity levels
22 March,2025 11:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Diet, waist-to-hip ratio in midlife linked to cognitive performance later: Study
Those with higher waist-to-hip ratio in midlife had a widespread decrease in white matter integrity, leading to implications in memory and executive function
15 March,2025 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Study decodes brain's role in development of obesity
Unhealthy body fat distribution and chronic weight gain are linked to the brain's sensitivity to insulin
02 March,2025 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Luke Coutinho: Need regulation, awareness on junk food to fight obesity in India
The expert, who is a holistic health coach, said “we need awareness and mindfulness and Ghar-ka-khana (home cooked food) has to be promoted... to make India healthy
01 March,2025 12:06 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
How 'weight stigma' affects people dealing with obesity
Obesity gives rise to several health complications, but some people living with the condition also face another challenge – the stigma associated with being overweight
28 February,2025 02:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Less oil, more physical activity, balanced meal key to fight obesity'
While lifestyle is the most important factor in preventing and managing obesity, diet also plays a very critical role. Individuals must try to avoid foods which are rich in high fat, high sugar and high salt -- generally very high in most processed foods
25 February,2025 06:22 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Experts back PM's call for fighting obesity, inform about health complications
Making a strong pitch for fighting obesity, PM Modi in his 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast on Sunday urged people to use less oil in food and also challenged 10 others to reduce oil intake by 10 per cent
25 February,2025 12:11 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI