Fast food giants got bulk of our orders in 5 years: Swiggy
Subway, Domino's Pizza, McDonald's and Burger King clocked the highest number of orders in the past five years, said Swiggy, which has entered over 290 cities since its launch in 2014.
Aug 08, 2019, 15:30 PM IST
5 hours daily on phone increases risk of obesity
Spending too much time using the smartphone facilitates sedentary behaviours, reduces the time of physical activity, which increases the risk of premature death, diabetes, heart disease and different types of cancer.
Jul 29, 2019, 18:03 PM IST
Breast cancer raises heart disease risk
The goal of the study was to compare and evaluate risk factors for cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women who are survivors of breast cancer and women without breast cancer. For the findings, more than 90 postmenopausal breast cancer survivors were compared with 192 postmenopausal women.
Jun 20, 2019, 12:23 PM IST
My battle with obesity has been tough: Arjun Kapoor
Arjun on Tuesday posted two photographs of himself on Instagram. He is seen working out.
Jun 18, 2019, 18:22 PM IST
Body shaming leads to more weight gain in kids
The findings, published in the journal Pediatric Obesity, appear to contradict the belief that such teasing might motivate youth to change their behaviour and attempt to lose weight.
May 30, 2019, 17:06 PM IST
Oversized meals a factor in obesity: Study
The experts found a significant correlation between meal weight and energy content.
Jan 30, 2019, 10:05 AM IST
Cooking with solid fuels increases risk of respiratory illness
Solid fuels emit very high levels of pollutants, especially very small particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs.
Sep 21, 2018, 12:57 PM IST
Why we can't stop eating junk food decoded
The measurements showed that a combination of fats and carbohydrates activates the brain areas of the reward system more intensively than the other foods on offer.
Jun 17, 2018, 13:13 PM IST
Obesity raises risk of irregular heart rate
Obesity may increase risk of developing a rapid and irregular heart rate, called atrial fibrillation, which can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, says a study of nearly 70,00 patients.
Apr 19, 2018, 13:31 PM IST
Parental diet, obesity before conception affects child's health
A new study showed that smoking, high alcohol and caffeine intake, diet, obesity and malnutrition in either or both parents, potentially increases a child's lifelong risk of heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, immune and neurological diseases.
Apr 18, 2018, 10:29 AM IST
Poor sleep may raise obesity risk in kids
Besides healthy eating and exercise, getting enough sleep may also be a key factor in managing weight in children and adolescents, a new study has found.
Apr 17, 2018, 17:08 PM IST
Obesity may affect a child's liver
Parents take note. If your child is obese or overweight, it may have negative impact on his or her liver, a new study suggests.
Apr 04, 2018, 17:04 PM IST
Making neighbourhoods more walkable can prevent childhood obesity
Making neighbourhoods more walkable can have a positive impact on kids’ waist line and BMI (body mass index).
Mar 30, 2018, 18:03 PM IST
Bad food raising under-nutrition and obesity: Experts
Giant corporates selling processed foods are not only raising under-nutrition but also over-nutrition, or obesity, in a country that is seen as the hub of stunted and under-nourished children, say experts.
Mar 29, 2018, 12:19 PM IST
Obesity increases cancer risk in young adult: Study
A new study has revealed that obesity increases the risk of developing cancer in young adults. Obesity often leads to cancer in older adults, but now it has increased in young adults.
Mar 28, 2018, 10:22 AM IST
Weight-loss surgery may lower risk of kidney disease, failure
Obesity is a condition involving excessive body fat that increases the risk of developing serious health problems such as blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and Type-2 diabetes.
Mar 23, 2018, 16:13 PM IST
This is the reason why obese people have less sensitive taste buds
Obesity is known to be associated with a chronic state of low-grade inflammation in the adipose tissue that stores energy in the form of fat.
Mar 23, 2018, 11:22 AM IST
Parents, take note! Your behaviour can increase your kid's obesity risk
Children who have surgent temperament – characterized by being more outgoing, active and drawn to new things and people – are more likely to be affected, the study found.
Mar 22, 2018, 12:19 PM IST
Freezing this nerve may trigger weight loss, claims study
The nerve, located at the base of the esophagus, is one of several mechanisms that tell the brain that the stomach is empty.
Mar 21, 2018, 16:59 PM IST
Trying to lose weight? This diabetes drug may help you
This is a good news for all those people who want to shed their extra kilos.
Mar 19, 2018, 16:09 PM IST
