Wider hips protect against diabetes
January 24th, 2012 - 3:11 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 24 (IANS) Wider hips can reduce chances of premature death by protecting against metabolic disorders such as diabetes."We knew that higher hip circumference was protective against metabolic diseases ... Read more...
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Scientists establish fat as sixth human taste
January 16th, 2012 - 12:24 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 15 (IANS) Scientists have stumbled on the sixth basic taste that our tongues can detect -- fat -- after sweet, sour, salty, bitter and savoury.
A team in ... Read more...
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City life damages sperm count, study shows
December 30th, 2011 - 10:13 pm ICT by IANS
Rome, Dec 30 (IANS/AKI) City life has caused a decrease in the sperm count in young Italian men, says a new study by the Italian Society of Andrology and Sexuality ... Read more...
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School kids move court against sale of junk food
December 21st, 2011 - 11:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought the central government's response on a petition filed by students of a private school in south Delhi seeking a ... Read more...
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Eating less keeps the brain young
December 20th, 2011 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 20 (IANS) Overeating can age your brain while eating less activates a molecule that keeps it young, reveals a study.A team of researchers from Catholic University of Sacred ... Read more...
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Adults ‘not losing any sleep’ over computers
December 13th, 2011 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 13 (IANS) The pervasive belief that computers and mobile phones are eating into our sleep has been challenged by researchers.Nicholas Glozier, associate professor of psychological medicine, University of ... Read more...
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Destressing helps curb obesity among women
December 8th, 2011 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 8 (IANS) There is a ray of hope for those who find that stress prompts them to reach for yet another helping of holiday goodies. And no, it ... Read more...
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Give cancer the slip: Make simple lifestyle changes
December 7th, 2011 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 7 (IANS) A few simple lifestyle changes would help most people avoid cancer, a study claims.The most comprehensive review of cancer and lifestyle ever carried out reveals the ... Read more...
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Burning more sugar drives super athleticism
December 1st, 2011 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 1 (IANS) Muscle fitness drives super athleticism, especially when their cells efficiently utilise sugar as a fuel source, a study reveals.
Conversely, exercising improves the muscle's ability to ... Read more...
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Coffee may protect against cancer of the uterus
November 23rd, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 23 (IANS) Long-term consumption of coffee may be associated with a reduced risk of cancer of the endometrium -- or the lining of the uterus or womb, says ... Read more...
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Foetus can sense mum’s mental condition
November 11th, 2011 - 7:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) A growing foetus is bombarded with messages from its mom -- not just about heartbeats but also chemical signals, including those about the mother's mental state, ... Read more...
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Iceland’s double decker pizza packs a whooping 1780 calories
November 7th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Nov 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Health conscious people are sounding the alarm with the launch of Iceland Double Decker’s pizza which has calories almost the total daily recommended quantity for women. Health ... Read more...
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No more junk food at Fiji schools
October 31st, 2011 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
Suva, Oct 31 (IANS) Fiji wants all school canteens to just sell fruits and vegetables.Fiji's health ministry said Monday that it wants all school canteens in the island nation to ... Read more...
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Putin denies Russia wants to revive Soviet Union
October 18th, 2011 - 12:03 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Oct 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin denied that Russia has ambitions to re-integrate the former Soviet states."We are not talking about political integration, about the revival ... Read more...
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Estrogen helps women pile on pounds
October 6th, 2011 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 6 (IANS) Women often pile on the pounds as they age, with estrogen - a sex hormone - playing an unsuspecting part in this process.The finding potentially opens ... Read more...
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Thin parents produce children with less body fat
October 4th, 2011 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 4 (IANS) Children whose parents are thin are thrice as likely to be lean than those with overweight parents, new research says.The study by University College London (UCL) ... Read more...
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Smoking, chronic pain linked in women
September 29th, 2011 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) Women who puff heavily are likely to undergo more chronic musculoskeletal pain.Over 6,000 women aged over 18 years were surveyed on their smoking habits and symptoms ... Read more...
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Obese targeted at workplace
September 27th, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 27 (IANS) Obese individuals seem to be stigmatised at the workplace and in cultural settings, which has a negative bearing on their health, social behaviour and outcome, researchers ... Read more...
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A tissue that burns oodles of flab
September 5th, 2011 - 11:53 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 5 (IANS) 'Brown fat', a wondrous tissue, can burn oodles of flab and help us stay slim and trim. Brown fat is present in most, if not all, ... Read more...
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40 percent of elderly Chinese are obese
September 4th, 2011 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 4 (IANS) Nearly 33 percent of Chinese adults between 20 and 59 years of age are overweight, while 40 percent of those between the ages of 60 and ... Read more...
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Exercise fights obesity by turning stem cells into bone
September 2nd, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Sep 2 (IANS) Workouts can keep obesity at bay by turning influential stem cells into bone, not fat, boosting our capacity to make blood and improving overall health.The body's ... Read more...
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Let your kids play freely: Experts
August 29th, 2011 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 29 (IANS) Overprotective parents who do not allow their children to play freely could be doing more harm than good to them, experts have warned.Parents who restrict unstructured ... Read more...
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Stress drives appetite and obesity
August 14th, 2011 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 14 (IANS) Scientists have figured out why stress triggers appetite, which could be instrumental in causing obesity.
Normally, the brain produces neurotransmitters (chemicals facilitating intercellular communication) called endocannabinoids ... Read more...
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Brain protein shows promise in checking obesity
August 10th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 10 (IANS) Research by an Indian-origin scientist has shown that brain protein may actually hold the key to keeping appetite and blood sugar under control and keep unwanted ... Read more...
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British women more prone to cancer across Europe
August 2nd, 2011 - 11:01 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 2 (IANS) British women are more likely to develop cancer by the age of 75 than the average European woman, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said in ... Read more...
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Kim Kardashian suffers from psoriasis
July 25th, 2011 - 10:20 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, July 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Reality television star Kim Kardashian’s struggle with psoriasis has been highlighted. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition and it is a shocking revelation to many that the ... Read more...
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Molasses extract helps in reducing obesity
July 12th, 2011 - 6:10 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 12 (IANS) Supplementing your diet with a molasses extract could help you shed weight or reduce obesity, say researchersThe study, conducted on mice by Richard Weisinger at the ... Read more...
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Obesity - premature killer of non-smoking women
June 29th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 29 (IANS) While smoking is known to be linked to premature death, obesity has emerged as a premature killer of women who have never smoked, especially in low ... Read more...
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Prolonged sitting raises risk of death: Study
June 25th, 2011 - 7:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 25 (IANS) People who sit for extended periods are more likely to die early than those who spend less time sitting. It raises the risk by 40 percent ... Read more...
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Your bodies resist weight loss efforts
June 24th, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 24 (IANS) If you've been trying to lose weight and suspect your body is working against you, you may indeed be right."When obese people reduce their food intake ... Read more...
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Why we reach for chocolates during stress?
June 24th, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 24 (IANS) Scientists are a step closer to unravelling why some stressed people reach for chocolate, mashed potatoes, ice cream and other high-calorie comfort foods.A study led by ... Read more...
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Overeating during pregnancy causes lifetime obesity
May 18th, 2011 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 18 (IANS) Overeating during pregnancy makes women vulnerable to obesity for a lifetime, latest research has revealed.Study leader Abigail Fraser of Bristol University said women should avoid overeating, ... Read more...
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Singer Etta James hospitalized with blood poisoning
May 14th, 2011 - 2:26 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Riverside, May 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Singer Etta James has been hospitalized with blood poisoning. The news was confirmed by her son – Sametto Jones. He also revealed that the legendary singer was ... Read more...
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Obesity raises risk of depression by 25 percent
May 12th, 2011 - 1:17 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, May 12 (IANS) Being obese could increase the risk of depression by 25 percent, a study has found.According to professor Alberto Hernandez: "The word 'fat' has become a social ... Read more...
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Obesity closely associated with depression, says Cuban expert
May 12th, 2011 - 12:06 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, May 12 (IANS) The word "fat" is fast becoming a social stigma and has a deep psychological toll on the individual, a Cuban health expert has said.Obesity is very ... Read more...
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