Obesity prevention, beginning at a young age and continuing throughout life, can dramatically enhance individual and public health, minimise suffering, and save billions of dollars in healthcare costs annually.
Doctors have raised concern about the increasing prevalence of maternal obesity, which can lead to detrimental consequences for both mothers and their babies.
A 38-year-old man weighing 262 Kg lost 41 Kg in one month after a bariatric weight loss surgery. Read on to know the benefits of bariatric surgery and when it is considered.
India is witnessing a significant rise in bariatric surgeries as more people in the country are becoming overweight or obese.
Overweight or obesity is a contributing factor for a number of chronic diseases. Effective weight-loss programs or interventions are needed to address the obesity epidemic.
Indians develop obesity-related metabolic diseases at much lower weight and BMI. Bariatric surgery helps reduce complications linked to obesity.
Dr Mahesh D M shares how diabetes affects one in ten people worldwide.
Knee problems are rampant in obese and overweight patients. Bariatric surgery might be a good option for those whose BMI is above 30.
The man had started experiencing breathlessness and joint pain due to obesity. This popular weight loss technique helped improve his quality of life.
Are you troubled by obesity? Then here is a new medicine to reduce weight.
Punjab has the highest obesity rate in India. More than 45 per cent of Ludhiana women in the 15-49 age group are obese or overweight.
Is your face swollen? Don't take that sudden face swelling lightly. It might just be hinting at an underlying health condition you hadn't thought of.
Obesity increases the risk of many chronic illnesses. But experts say that the real culprit is not the amount of fat but the abnormal behaviour of fat that triggers these risks.
How long before you know it's too late to lose weight? Obesity is the culprit of several health diseases including heart diseases, PCOD, diabetes. etc. Here is how you can mitigate the risk.
Bariatric surgery is an effective tool for treating severe obesity and preventing its complications. However, the enormous positive impact it brings on one's mental health is less talked about.
Not only physical health problems, obesity is also associated with mental health issues like depression, stress, and anxiety.
Set realistic goals and not chase numbers mindlessly. Management of obesity needs long-term support.
Understanding the risks associated with weight loss surgeries is important before you choose any type of bariatric surgery.
Have you been losing more hair than usual? If you are obese and are losing hair, you need to know how obesity can increase the risk of major hair loss, thinning.
Weight loss is an integral part of the treatment plan for PCOS, but it is more difficult to lose weight when you're suffering from this hormonal disorder. Help is here.
If your body burns more carbohydrates than fat during sleep, you may be more likely to gain weight or become obese. Inflexible metabolisms may be a risk factor for obesity, suggests a new study.
The carbohydrate-insulin model states that obesity is a metabolic disorder driven by what we eat, rather than how much we eat. Do you agree?
Daily avocado consumption can change fat distribution, leading to reduction in deeper visceral abdominal fat that is associated with higher disease risk, suggests a new study.
Combining exercise with moderate calorie reduction led to a greater weight loss and improvement in heart health in older obese adults, compared exercise plus a more restrictive diet.
Obesity prevention, beginning at a young age and continuing throughout life, can dramatically enhance individual and public health, minimise suffering, and save billions of dollars in healthcare costs annually.
A 38-year-old man weighing 262 Kg lost 41 Kg in one month after a bariatric weight loss surgery. Read on to know the benefits of bariatric surgery and when it is considered.
India is witnessing a significant rise in bariatric surgeries as more people in the country are becoming overweight or obese.
Overweight or obesity is a contributing factor for a number of chronic diseases. Effective weight-loss programs or interventions are needed to address the obesity epidemic.
Indians develop obesity-related metabolic diseases at much lower weight and BMI. Bariatric surgery helps reduce complications linked to obesity.
Dr Mahesh D M shares how diabetes affects one in ten people worldwide.
Knee problems are rampant in obese and overweight patients. Bariatric surgery might be a good option for those whose BMI is above 30.
The man had started experiencing breathlessness and joint pain due to obesity. This popular weight loss technique helped improve his quality of life.
Are you troubled by obesity? Then here is a new medicine to reduce weight.
Punjab has the highest obesity rate in India. More than 45 per cent of Ludhiana women in the 15-49 age group are obese or overweight.
Is your face swollen? Don't take that sudden face swelling lightly. It might just be hinting at an underlying health condition you hadn't thought of.
Obesity increases the risk of many chronic illnesses. But experts say that the real culprit is not the amount of fat but the abnormal behaviour of fat that triggers these risks.
How long before you know it's too late to lose weight? Obesity is the culprit of several health diseases including heart diseases, PCOD, diabetes. etc. Here is how you can mitigate the risk.
Bariatric surgery is an effective tool for treating severe obesity and preventing its complications. However, the enormous positive impact it brings on one's mental health is less talked about.
Not only physical health problems, obesity is also associated with mental health issues like depression, stress, and anxiety.
Set realistic goals and not chase numbers mindlessly. Management of obesity needs long-term support.
Understanding the risks associated with weight loss surgeries is important before you choose any type of bariatric surgery.
Have you been losing more hair than usual? If you are obese and are losing hair, you need to know how obesity can increase the risk of major hair loss, thinning.
Weight loss is an integral part of the treatment plan for PCOS, but it is more difficult to lose weight when you're suffering from this hormonal disorder. Help is here.
If your body burns more carbohydrates than fat during sleep, you may be more likely to gain weight or become obese. Inflexible metabolisms may be a risk factor for obesity, suggests a new study.
The carbohydrate-insulin model states that obesity is a metabolic disorder driven by what we eat, rather than how much we eat. Do you agree?
Daily avocado consumption can change fat distribution, leading to reduction in deeper visceral abdominal fat that is associated with higher disease risk, suggests a new study.
Combining exercise with moderate calorie reduction led to a greater weight loss and improvement in heart health in older obese adults, compared exercise plus a more restrictive diet.
However, the researchers do not recommend obese people to simply add five cups of hot cocoa to their daily routine without making any other changes in their diet. Read on to know how you can add cocoa powder in your diet to fight obesity and associated liver disease.
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