Tag: Obesity
Maternal Folic Acid Levels May Cut High BP In Kids
Babies born to mothers with cardiometabolic risk factors were less likely to develop high blood pressure if their mothers had higher levels of folate during pregnancy, a study has showed.....
Why Obese Individuals Lack Motivation To Exercise?
Feeling too lazy to hit the gym or follow an exercise routine? Your altered dopamine receptors-critical for movement-may be the reason behind your lack of motivation rather than excess body weight, a new study has suggested.....
Why A Sitting Job Is Bad For Your Heart And Waist
Do you have a desk-bound job? Beware, you may be at a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular diseases by 0.2 per cent and an increase in waist circumference by two cm, for every additional hour of sitting on top of five hours, researchers warned.....
Men! Hit The Gym For Better Bone Health
Engaging in weight-bearing exercises such as resistance training and various types of jumps can help men protect their bone health, suggests new research.....
Only 1 In 10 Children Aged 6-23 Months Gets Adequate Diet
Only one in 10 Indian children aged 6-23 months gets "adequate diet", according to an IndiaSpend analysis of data from National Family Health Survey 2015-16 (NFHS-4). Consequently, 35.7 per cent of children below five years of age are underweight, according to NFHS-4 data.....
Obesity Can Increase Risk Of Death From Coronavirus
New research shows that obesity is associated with a substantial increased risk of death from coronavirus. However, it also found that the risk of death from coronavirus associated with obesity is not uniform among those who are obese, but instead disproportionately affects men and people under 60 years of age. ....
Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Still Suffer From Obesity And Thyroid Problems
The effects of the Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984 are still visible among the residents of the state capital. Obesity and thyroid problems are becoming a major health issue with many victims of the tragedy, says a new data-based study. ....
Novel Way For Weight Loss In Patients With Obesity, Diabetes
Researchers have found that treatment with Bimagrumab is safe and effective for treating excess adiposity and metabolic disturbances of adult patients with obesity and Type-2 diabetes. ....
Obesity May Impact Covid Vaccines' Efficacy: Experts
Covid-19 vaccines may not be fully effective in people who are suffering from obesity, as experts on Tuesday suggested that the process of healing may be slower in obese people as compared to the healthy ones. ....
New Research Reveals Main Comorbidities Linked To Covid-19 Deaths
A new research by Australia's Griffith University has found cancer, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and hypertension are the four main comorbidities leading to Covid-19 deaths. ....
