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Simpson gained 70 pounds during pregnancy


July 15th, 2012 - 8:18 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, July 15 (IANS) Singer Jessica Simpson gained 70 pounds during her pregnancy.The 32-year-old had her first weigh-in a few weeks after giving birth to daughter Maxwell May 1. ... Read more...

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American obese population to rise


May 8th, 2012 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Almost 42 percent of Americans could be obese by 2030.If that happens, the US healthcare system could be burdened with 32 million more obese people within ... Read more...

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US cancer death rates continue to decline


March 29th, 2012 - 8:08 am ICT by IANS
Washington, March 29 (IANS) Cancer death rates continued to decline in the US between 2004 and 2008, a government report said.The overall rate of new cancer diagnoses for men and ... Read more...

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Woman with rare hormonal disorder operated upon (with images)


December 27th, 2011 - 10:31 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Dec 27 (IANS) A 22-year-old woman suffering from a rare hormonal disorder - Cushing's syndrome - was successfully treated at the Artemis Health Institute (AHI), a doctor here said ... Read more...

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China relaxes rules for army recruits


November 2nd, 2011 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 2 (IANS) China has relaxed its rules for army recruitment. It will now allow those with small tattoos and excess weight to enlist.China Daily reported that as part ... Read more...

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Obese more vulnerable to flu


October 26th, 2011 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) If you're fat, you need extra protection from flu. New research says that excess weight makes flu vaccines less effective."The results suggest that overweight people would ... Read more...

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Pregnancy took no toll on Miranda Kerr’s figure


April 26th, 2011 - 2:18 am ICT by IANS
London, April 26 (IANS) Australian model Miranda Kerr delivered a baby boy just three months ago, but her body showed no signs of excess weight or stretch marks as the ... Read more...

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Men drinking tap water at risk of turning pear-shaped


April 21st, 2011 - 4:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 21 (ANI): A new study has warned that men could start turning pear-shaped from drinking tap water.Experts are starting to link chemicals called "foreign oestrogens" - that get into the ... Read more...

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Genes a crucial factor in urinary incontinence


April 5th, 2011 - 5:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): A study of twins at the University of Gothenburg and Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) has revealed that genetic factors can explain half of people's susceptibility to urinary incontinence.Urinary incontinence ... Read more...

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Gastric banding linked to relatively poor long-term outcomes


March 22nd, 2011 - 2:52 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): A new study has found that undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity is associated with relatively poor long-term outcomes.In a study of 82 patients who were ... Read more...

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Parenting stress affects postpartum lifestyle of new moms: Study


February 23rd, 2011 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): Georgia Health Sciences University researchers say that post-pregnancy excess weight is likely caused by the impact of new parenthood stress on physical activity.In order to emphasize the probable ... Read more...

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Gastric bypass surgery lead to better long-term results


February 22nd, 2011 - 4:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Two new studies have found that gastric bypass surgery lead to better long-term results including greater weight loss, resolution of diabetes and improved quality of life compared with ... Read more...

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Maa Exchange: Housewives Archana And Sujata At Their Best


January 20th, 2011 - 3:47 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
'Maa Exchange' is a reality based show on Sony Entertainment Television where the participants are two mothers from totally different walks of life and they exchange places with each other ... Read more...

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Dieting at 28 key to successful slimming


January 6th, 2011 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 6 (IANS) The key to successful slimming is to begin dieting at the age of 28.Women in the late 20s shed weight faster because they have more time and willpower ... Read more...

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Start dieting at the age of 28 for successful weight loss


January 6th, 2011 - 3:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 6 (ANI): Want to shed those extra pounds? Then start dieting when you're 28, suggests a new study.According to a new research, the most successful dieters are those who start ... Read more...

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What’s your ideal body mass index?


December 2nd, 2010 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 2 (ANI): Having a body mass index between 20.0 and 24.9 is associated with the lowest risk of death in healthy non-smoking adults, a new study has revealed.The research team ... Read more...

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“Obese” Contestant Hospitalized Before Show Goes On Air


November 19th, 2010 - 8:24 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey Nov 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) 25-year-old LaRhonda Darby, one of ABC's upcoming reality show "Obese" was rushed to the hospital on last Saturday, after she fell seriously ill as a result ... Read more...

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Briton joins gym after his ’shocking’ image on Google


November 15th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 15 (IANS) A Briton was so horrified after seeing his massive belly on the Google Street View that he decided to join a weight loss regime, a media report said ... Read more...

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Kristen Stewart Speaks On Her ‘Breaking Dawn’ Diet


October 25th, 2010 - 8:22 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 25, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Bollywood beauty Kristen Stewart is going through a very strict diet regimen for her upcoming film ‘Breaking Dawn’.  During a recent interview, the actress expressed her ... Read more...

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Obesity tends to obscure elderly women’s memory


July 15th, 2010 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 15 (IANS) The more an elderly woman weighs, the worse her memory becomes. The effect is more pronounced in women who carry excess weight around their hips, known as pear shapes, ... Read more...

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Obesity ‘impairs’ women’s memory


July 15th, 2010 - 11:44 am ICT by ANI
Washington, July 15 (ANI): A new research from Northwestern Medicine has shown that obesity harms women's memory and brain function.The research also revealed that the effect is more pronounced in women who ... Read more...

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Jersey Shore’s star Nicole Snooki Polizzi is on a cookie diet


June 20th, 2010 - 10:16 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jun 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The star of Jersey Shore – Nicole Snooki Polizzi is on a cookie diet. On the show, she was famous for hogging on fast ... Read more...

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Excess weight in pregnancy gateway to heart risks in child


June 4th, 2010 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 4 (IANS) Researchers have uncovered evidence to show that piling on too much weight in pregnancy may lead to future heart risks in the child. New research at the University of ... Read more...

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Olive oil helps breast cancer survivors lose weight


June 4th, 2010 - 1:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 4 (ANI): Olive oil produces greater weight loss in breast cancer survivors compared to a more traditional low-fat diet, a study has found.The finding could be of great importance to ... Read more...

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Shoaib Akhtar all set to return to Pak team for Asia Cup


June 1st, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Karachi, Jun 1 (ANI): Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is all set to make yet another return to international cricket on June 3 when Pakistan will name their 15-man squad for ... Read more...

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‘Size Zero’ Is No More A Fad In India


May 29th, 2010 - 7:32 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 29, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Just few months back, so many actresses in Bollywood had headed for the most talked about "size zero' trend. Now, everyone seems to have taken a ... Read more...

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Akhtar likely to return in Pakistan team


May 25th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Karachi, May 25 (IANS) Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar is likely to make another return to the national team for the Asia Cup and England tour. The fast bowler convinced the top Pakistan ... Read more...

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Jason Alexander’s amazing weight loss in just 18 weeks


May 18th, 2010 - 10:21 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jason Alexander has managed to shed off 30 pounds in just 18 weeks. He was very focused about his mission to knock off ... Read more...

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Now, Karan Mehra Hurts Himself


May 6th, 2010 - 8:01 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
May 6, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): What's up with our TV stars this summer that they are falling down like nine pins? If it's not the rising mercury, viral fever or work ... Read more...

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Spare tyres ‘a major health hazard’


April 20th, 2010 - 2:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 20 (ANI): Experts have said that people carrying excess weight around their waists, are oblivious to the health risk they are putting themselves in.Three leading UK charities are launching a ... Read more...

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Kim Kardashian in love with her new, slim bod


April 15th, 2010 - 4:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 15 (ANI): Since her split from NFL star Reggie Bush, Kim Kardashian has been strutting her noticeably shrinking bikini body in Miami while filming 'Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.'The 29-year-old ... Read more...

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Now, ‘miracle jeans’ to make you look 5kg lighter


March 22nd, 2010 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 22 (ANI): Here's an instant solution to look 5 kg lighter-grab a pair of "miracle jeans".Available at 260 dollars in Australia, the jeans, inspired by shapewear undergarments, promise to ... Read more...

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Being fat can help you live longer in old age


February 15th, 2010 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 15 (ANI): Contrary to popular belief, the key to a long life may be to put on a few pounds, says a new study.According to the new research, the death ... Read more...

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Obesity may delay puberty in boys


February 2nd, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): A new U.S. study has shown that higher body mass index during childhood is associated with later onset of puberty."We found that increased body fatness is associated ... Read more...

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Fast food making Latin American teenagers fatter


January 30th, 2010 - 9:31 am ICT by IANS
Santiago, Jan 30 (IANS/EFE) Chilean teenagers are becoming obese due to increasing fast food consumption while those from Mexico, Venezuela and Guatemala are not far behind. Chile, where 44.7 percent of people over ... Read more...

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