Ramadan begins amid prayers in Kashmir
July 21st, 2012 - 12:12 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 21 (IANS) The holy month of Ramadan began Saturday with thousands of Muslims across Jammu and Kashmir thronging mosques to offer early morning prayers.Shoppers busied themselves since morning ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Lose weight post-pregnancy - but don’t rush it
June 15th, 2012 - 11:42 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Gaining weight after pregnancy is natural. Then why fuss over Aishwarya Rai's extra pounds, ask health experts.Regular crunches, low-impact exercises and small but frequent ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Bollywood friends made it easy for me to work here: Ali Zafar
May 4th, 2012 - 2:49 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Pakistani actor-singer-composer Ali Zafar, who received the best new talent trophy at the 143rd Dadasaheb Phalke Academy Awards, says the support of his co-actors has made ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Adriano ordered to take extra training to reshape
January 11th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 11 (IANS) As planned by Corinthians' head coach Tite, striker Adriano was singled out in order to participate in extra physical conditioning exercises in the club's ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Cheryl feels sexy after gaining weight
December 7th, 2011 - 9:05 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 7 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole feels "sexy" after putting on pounds and says she is comfortable in her own skin.The 28-year-old has gained seven pounds over the past ... Read more...
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Sugared beverages raise heart, diabetes risks for women
November 15th, 2011 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) Drinking two or more sugared beverages daily could not only bloat a woman's waistline but also elevate the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Researchers compared ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Complex heart surgery on 26-week premature baby
October 18th, 2011 - 7:40 pm ICT by IANS
Gurgaon, Oct 18 (IANS) A 26-week premature baby girl suffering from congenital heart disorder was successfully treated in this satellite town of the national capital, a doctor said Tuesday.
An ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Slimness crazy British kids falling sick
August 1st, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 1 (IANS) British kids as young as five years are being treated in hospitals for being obsessed with their body image or simply because they want to turn ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Kim Kardashian works hard to maintain figure
July 27th, 2011 - 6:48 am ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS) Socialite Kim Kardashian admits it's hard work to maintain her stunning figure and keep a strict watch on what she eats.The 30-year-old says her love for ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Fat people can’t get slim
July 25th, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 25 (IANS) If you are fat, you can't get slim, say experts.Scientists have confirmed that the majority of overweight people who try to lose weight either by cutting ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Beware - eating disorders might hasten death
July 14th, 2011 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 14 (IANS) Don't take eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia lightly, they could bring on premature death, says a new research.Anorexia is characterized by refusal to maintain a ... Read more...
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Chubby cheeks sell! Vinay piles on kilos for ‘Bheja Fry 2′ (With Images)
May 10th, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Actor Vinay Pathak was apprehensive about gaining weight for "Bheja Fry 2" because getting rid of it was a Herculean task for him after the ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Dietary calcium, supplements better than prescription bone-building meds
May 3rd, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 3 (ANI): A study has found that increasing dietary calcium and vitamin D or taking calcium and vitamin D supplements is better than taking prescription bone-building medicines.Karen Chapman-Novakofski, a U ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Try dietary calcium, Vitamin D for bone building
May 3rd, 2011 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 3 (IANS) Has a bone density scan placed you at risk for osteoporosis, tempting your doctor to prescribe a widely advertised bone-building medication? However, an effective first course ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Weight gain ‘ups recurrence risk among breast cancer survivors’
April 6th, 2011 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 06 (ANI): Scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California, have revealed that breast cancer survivors who experience large weight gain have an increased risk of death ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Kilos creeping up among Oz mums under 40
April 4th, 2011 - 6:48 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Apr 4 (ANI): A new study has revealed that mothers under 40 are now gaining weight at the fastest rate in Australia - posing a threat to the health system and ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Kids as young as 6 hospitalised with anorexia, bulimia
April 2nd, 2011 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 2 (ANI): A new study has found that children as young as six have been hospitalised after suffering the effects of anorexia and other eating disorders in the UK and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Chinese 3-year-old toddler weighs 132 pounds
March 29th, 2011 - 9:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Beijing, Mar 29 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Doctors in China are shocked by the rate at which a 3-year-old baby is gaining weight. Lu Hao was not born with an abnormal weight and that ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Adopting healthy habits at work can help employees keep weight off
March 27th, 2011 - 3:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 27 (ANI): A new study has suggested that some simple changes to promote healthy habits at work can help to prevent employees from gaining weight.However, these types of environmental interventions ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Nick Cannon is gaining weight because of Mariah Carey’s cooking
January 31st, 2011 - 11:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jan 31 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Mariah Carey is pregnant with twins and is all set to give birth very soon. In order to deal with her pregnancy cravings, she ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Pregnant Mariah can’t stop cooking
January 31st, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 31 (IANS) Singer Nick Cannon fears putting on more weight than his pregnant wife Mariah Carey as she can't stop cooking.The couple is currently expecting twins and Cannon revealed that ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
My dad stops me from wrecking my body: Brooklyn Decker
January 17th, 2011 - 6:18 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 17 (ANI): Model and actress Brooklyn Decker has credited her father for her fantastic figure."I was always with other aspiring models. There were bingers and purgers, and everyone ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Myths About Thyroid Disease Demystified
January 6th, 2011 - 7:13 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) People suffering from ailments relating to the thyroid gland often come across a number of conceptions about the disease. For patients suffering from both hyperthyroidism as ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
New mum Amy Adams in no hurry to attain beach-ready body
December 20th, 2010 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 20 (ANI): Amy Adams, who gave birth to her first child earlier this year, is one Hollywood star who is no rush to shed her baby weight.The actress, now ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Amy praises motherhood
December 20th, 2010 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 20 (IANS) American actress Amy Adams, mother of a seven-month-old girl Aviana Olea, says motherhood has made her understand her body better."Being pregnant helped me understand what my true relation ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Kiwi women ’spend and stress more over Christmas gifts’
December 11th, 2010 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Dec 11 (ANI): A new survey in New Zealand has shown that women tend to spend more on Christmas gifts and feel more stressed about the holiday season than men.The latest ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Gwyneth Paltrow ‘panicked’ after gaining weight for recent movie role
November 25th, 2010 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Nov 25 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow - who had to gain nine kilograms for new film 'Country Strong' - says she "panicked" when she became aware that she wouldn't be able ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Researchers crack dietary code for weight loss
November 25th, 2010 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 25 (IANS) If you really want to lose weight, you should maintain a diet that is high in proteins with more lean meat, low-fat dairy products and fewer white bread ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
World’s largest diet study finally solves obesity riddle
November 25th, 2010 - 12:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 25 (ANI): University of Copenhagen researchers have finally solved the obesity riddle.If you want to lose weight, you should maintain a diet that is high in proteins with more lean ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Gaining weight was a nightmare: Paltrow
November 24th, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 24 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that she found gaining weight for her role in new film "Country Strong" a nightmare.The Oscar-winning actress, who had to gain 20 pounds ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Obesity In America May Rise By 42%
November 6th, 2010 - 9:38 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
November 6, 2010 (Pen Men At Work): Obesity is one of the chief health problems that has affected the United States over the past years. Children and adults in America have fallen ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
US Population To Have 42% Obese People In Future?
November 6th, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study has suggested that the residents of USA will keep growing obese till at least 42 percent of the US population becomes overweight. It ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Obesity rates in US to reach 42 percent: Experts
November 5th, 2010 - 4:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 05 (ANI): Harvard University researchers have estimated that America's obesity epidemic won't plateau until at least 42 percent of adults are obese.The estimate has been derived by applying mathematical modeling ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Anorexic women more likely to have unplanned pregnancies
October 31st, 2010 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) Women suffering from anorexia are much more likely to have unplanned pregnancies and induced abortions than those who don't have the serious eating disorder.Anorexia nervosa is characterised by ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Mrs ‘O’, how does your garden grow?
October 31st, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) When the Obamas come to Rashtrapati Bhavan on their India visit, US First Lady Michelle may like to exchange notes with President Pratibha Patil on ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |