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 is observed to be increasing at a rapid rate specially post covid-19. Watch this video for more.
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.
Another study verifies the value of weight loss as a strategy of preventing or reversing a decline in kidney health, as well as decreasing the risk of renal disease.
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.
As per a new report, childhood obesity is on the rise in Delhi. Here's why it is important to control the new epidemic in the making and how you can do it.
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.
Experts of Ayurvedic, Unani and modern medicines all agree that lifestyle changes and appropriate modification in daily diet can help combat obesity.
A new study says that bariatric surgery can drastically lower the risk of cancer in individuals with severe obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Obesity can cause several health complications including infertility. Here is a simple solution to tackle the condition effectively.
A new study has found that women with PCOS are more likely to develop diabetes if they are overweight or obese. Here's all you need to know about the link between the conditions.
When we're stressed, we are more likely to look for sugary and fatty foods to make us feel good. Along with stress management, here are some tips you can try to control your craving for fast food.
If you are a post-menopausal woman, it might be a good idea to regularly measure and track waist circumference. It will help you keep heart diseases at bay.
On World Obesity Day, Dr Vineet L Rao shares the key points that you need to know while addressing an epidemic like obesity.
A fructose-rich diet that consists of sugary foods can be harmful to your immunity system and can lead to chronic health complications such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, etc. Here are some of the foods that you must avoid at all costs.
Researchers have identified a range of genes that protect obese people from some of the negative health impacts of obesity and lower risk of cardiometabolic diseases.
People who enter adulthood with a body mass index (BMI) in the normal range and move later in life to being overweight, but never obese, tend to live the longest, says a new study.
The microbiome refers to all the bacteria as well as fungi, parasites, and viruses that live on and inside a human or animal. Scared? Read to know more about it.
This disorder is caused due to high pressure in the brain. The major factor which leads to this disorder is a sudden increase in the amount of fluid found around the brain.
Obesity is not just a term to put someone morally down, the term brings along several body complications, and thus it is something we all should be well aware of. Read to know more.
Health experts say several other factors, including obesity, alcohol consumption, may lower the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines.
People with more brown fat have lower risk of Type-2 diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease, according to a new study. Read on to know more about brown fat and white fat - the two main types of fat found in your body.
Scientists have discovered a type of cell responsible for triggering this inflammation in fat tissue paving the way for development of new ways to treat obesity.
The risk of early hip fracture occurring before the age of 70 is highest in obese women. After around 75 years of age, the risk increases fastest in slender women.
A new study says that obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using only lifestyle changes for weight loss.
A new study says weight loss or bariatric surgery significantly cuts the risk of developing pancreatic cancer in people who are obese with diabetes.
Vitamin D deficiency could disrupt the metabolic balance between fat accumulation and growth, and lead to weight gain.
According to a new study, there is a strong association between vitamin D and metabolic homeostasis, or equilibrium. Read on to know more.
A new study says that obesity is the main modifiable cause of type 2 diabetes, while genetic make-up may also be responsible to a certain extent.
Apart from the numbers on your weighing scale, there are various other ways your body tells you that you are losing weight and getting fitter. Read on to know more.
A new study has identified extreme obesity as an independent risk factor for dying among COVID-19 patients, particularly among younger and middle-aged men.
