Even though obesity affects a large part of the world, there exist many biases and misconceptions around the topic.
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.
A bariatric and laparoscopic surgeon explains how gut flora and body weight (obesity) and suggests best foods to maintain a healthy gut.
The man, who was suffering from different ailments including obesity, was recommended a personalized naturopathy treatment.
Meal frequency and total calorie intake are stronger risk factors for weight loss or gain than meal timing, says a new study.
Compared to women, men are at higher risk of developing conditions related to obesity such as cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance and diabetes.
If the shame is internalized, it can cause more harm than good.
The bias can also be attributed to a failure in the understanding of obesity as a complex concept
India is witnessing a significant rise in bariatric surgeries as more people in the country are becoming overweight or obese.
One of the major risk factors of diabetes is obesity or being overweight. What is the actual connection between the two? Diabetes + Obesity = Diabesity.
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Are you overweight or obese? Read on to find out. Also, get to know the factors that can contribute to weight gain.
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.
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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.
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As discussed above, obesity is a result of certain lifestyle habits that one cultivates over the years. Some of the symptoms of obesity are discussed below.
Abdominal obesity is more often associated with heart disease. Here are tips for obese people to lower their risk of heart disease.
According to Dr Mayank Madan, Department of GI Minimal Access and Bariatric Surgery, The CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, "Obesity means excessive body mass which is measured by Body Mass Index (BMI)."
Knee problems are rampant in obese and overweight patients. Bariatric surgery might be a good option for those whose BMI is above 30.
Anyone with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of more than 30 is considered obese and a person with BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight or at risk of suffering from obesity.
Being obese or overweight can have a significant impact on your health, but does it increase the chances of infertility? Here's what you need to know.
Obese mice given a daily dose of a migraine drug lost, on average, 3.6 per cent of their body weight after 24 days, the study revealed.
Obesity has become an epidemic among children in the United States despite interventions and public health campaigns to prevent it.
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A child with one or both obese parents will have an 80 per cent chance of being obese, reveals the study.
If working out at the gym is not your cup of tea or you're too lazy to go for a morning walk, here's good news - a pill that offers the benefits of exercise may not be far way.
A new study has suggested that children with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) may be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
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.
If ignored, childhood obesity can lead to many severe health problems. Here are some ways for parents to help their children maintain a healthy weight by eating home-cooked meals.
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common lifestyle diseases worldwide. Increasing your daily standing time may help prevent this health issue. Here's how...
Childhood obesity is one of the many problems haunting India. Bariatric surgery is one way to put it to rest and avoid the onset of an epidemic.
Exercise during pregnancy can improve the offspring's metabolic health, even when the mother is obese or on a high-fat diet, says new study.
Unchecked obesity can lead to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes, and this is a growing concern, warn doctors.
You might be aware of the fact that obesity is one of the main causes of the polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). But did you know that it could also increase the risk of infertility? Here's how to lose weight.
Being obese or overweight can elevate your risk of several diseases including metabolic syndrome. But it is possible to reduce the risk by making the right choice.
By 2025, approximately 167 million people, including children will become less healthy because they are overweight or obese, warns WHO.
With the theme, "Everybody Needs to Act", World Obesity Day organisers are calling for action at the local, national, and global level to end the global obesity crisis.
Everybody Needs to Act - Obesity is a global problem, and it affects us all. 800 million people are living with the disease, and millions more at risk.
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.
Being obese or overweight is touted as one of the major risk factors for many diseases, including cancer. According to a new study, weight loss can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
Bariatric surgery transforms life; however, it is essential to follow the lifestyle related changes advised by the bariatric surgeon and team.
A metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions that appear all at once and increase your risk of other diseases. Read on to know how you can manage it to avoid health complications.
Uncontrolled eating and lack of physical activity as a result of the COVID pandemic has resulted in weight gain among kids.
