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.
Understand the repercussions of drinking beer before to overindulge in it!
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.
Combined oral contraceptives are associated with increased venous thromboembolism (VTE) or blood clots, but the risk is even higher in obese women.
There are two distinct types of obesity. Did you know this? Below are 5 other science-backed facts about obesity that you need know.
During pregnancy, your body produces more blood to support the growth of your baby. If you're not getting enough iron or certain other nutrients, your body might not be able to produce the amount of red blood cells it needs to make this additional blood. Watch Video
Teenagers who sleep less than eight hours a night are at increased risk of becoming overweight or obese, say a new study.
A BMI in the obese range may also lead to irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation. However, even obese women with normal ovulation cycles have lower pregnancy rates than normal weight women, so ovulation isn't the only issue. A visit to a healthcare professional before becoming pregnant can help identify other disorders related to obesity that impact pregnancy such as thyroid disease, insulin resistance, and diabetes.
The man had started experiencing breathlessness and joint pain due to obesity. This popular weight loss technique helped improve his quality of life.
Obesity and anemia have a significant impact on fertility in both women and men and being aware of this early on is critical.
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.
Sleeping with your lights on can cause major health issues late in life. Read on to find out more about it.
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.
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.
Due to gastric sleeve dilatation, the patient had gained weight after her first operation and was unable to lose weight with diet and exercise. Read on to know how doctors were able to successfully save the woman.
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.
Endothelium refers to the thin sheet of cells lining the walls of arteries and veins, as well as the inside of the heart. Obesity can up the risk of dysfunction in this part of the cells and thus can lead to CVD.
Increasing levels of overweight and obesity could be a possible factor leading to higher rates of small fiber neuropathy, say researchers.
It is important to understand why and how breast cancer and obesity are related. Read on to know it all.
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?
Young people between the ages of 18 and 20 are at a higher risk of being obese in the next ten years. Read on to know how it is possible to control the outcome by following the right path.
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.
The quarantine lifestyle has had a bad impact on the world, and kids are no different. Children have gained weight due to a lazy lifestyle, which can be harmful in the long run. Here are some yoga asanas to help them lose weight.
