obesity

Healthier body image aids weight loss -- study Wed, 07/20/2011 - 11:44 by Jamie Anderson If you thought that engaging in weight loss programs based on diet and exercise were enough to shed those extra pounds, here’s more. According to the findings of a new study, a ‘feel good’ rather than critical approach to body image is what expedites the weight loss. Comments Read more	Lose weight to improve memory--study Sat, 04/16/2011 - 16:45 by Neka Sehgal If you are considering weight loss surgery, here is one more reason to take action. Shedding those extra pounds will make both your body and your mind healthier. Comments Read more	2.6 million stillbirths occur each year--study Thu, 04/14/2011 - 14:07 by Anupreet Kaur According to the latest research by 'The Lancet,' nearly 2.6 million babies die each year all over the world. Comments Read more
Study finds dual-drug combo an effective anti-obesity prescription Mon, 04/11/2011 - 22:41 by Ann Tyler Here comes a brand new prescription for treating 'obesity'- one of the most critical health threats worldwide. Comments Read more	Men with bigger bellies more likely to go blind--study Sun, 04/03/2011 - 11:50 by Jaspreet Virk Obesity is known to boost the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Now a new study warns that bulging tummy in middle age raises a man's risk of going blind later in life. Comments Read more	Sleep deprived? You might be gaining weight Mon, 03/28/2011 - 12:39 by Yasser Ali People who sleep less or are sleep deprived consume 300 more calories a day than those who are well-rested, states a new study. The findings have been reported at an American Heart Association meeting in Atlanta. Comments Read more
Going to Church frequently can make you obese- study Fri, 03/25/2011 - 22:10 by NeelamGoswami Going to church regularly may give you peace of mind, make you happier and your life more satisfying, but a new study suggests that attending religious events regularly can make you obese. Comments Read more	Continuing obesity linked to lower life expectancy--study Wed, 03/23/2011 - 17:30 by Dipankar Roy Researchers at the Monash University have found that the longer an individual stays obese, higher will be the risk of mortality. Comments Read more	FDA rejects diet drug Contrave Mon, 02/07/2011 - 19:14 by Anter Prakash Singh The Food and Drug Authority (FDA) has denied approval to a diet drug Contrave, citing the concerns about its side effects which may include heart attack. Comments Read more
Starting solids early may make babies obese--study Mon, 02/07/2011 - 17:45 by Jaspreet Virk Formula fed babies who are given solid foods too early in life are at higher risk of obesity, finds a new study. Comments Read more	Working mothers’ kids more prone to obesity Sat, 02/05/2011 - 12:39 by Anter Prakash Singh A new study published in the February issue of the journal ‘Child Development’ states that there may be a connection between the increasing body mass index (BMI) of the children and the hours their mothers work outside the house. Comments Read more	Turning up thermostat may make you fat--study Thu, 01/27/2011 - 12:22 by Jaspreet Virk Gained unwanted pounds this winter, and wondering how? Your centrally heated rooms could be responsible, say researchers. Comments Read more