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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Study reveals that prolonged bottle feeding increases obesity risk in children
May 6th, 2011 - 1:07 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, May 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study has concluded that prolonged bottle feeding in infants increases obesity risk. The study says that if an infant continues to breastfeed up to ... Read more...
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Shaming obese people can backfire
May 4th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 4 (IANS) If you think passing a nasty remark to your obese friend can compel him into doing something about his waistline -- think again. A new finding ... Read more...
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Study reveals that liposuction fat comes back in a year
May 3rd, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, May 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study on the after effects of liposuction has managed to shock a lot of people. The results of the study revealed that all the ... Read more...
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Middle aged obesity can trigger Alzheimer’s
May 3rd, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 3 (IANS) Piling on the pounds in middle-age makes for greater chances of developing Alzheimer's -- as high as 80 percent.
The latest evidence shows maintaining a 'healthy' ... Read more...
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Fat removed by liposuction shows up after a year!
May 2nd, 2011 - 3:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 2 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the fat removed by liposuction returns and gets "redistributed upstairs" - around the shoulders, arms and upper abdomen after a year.Rudolph Leibel, ... Read more...
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Majority of obese teens are vitamin D deficient
April 28th, 2011 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 28 (ANI): Most obese adolescents are deficient in vitamin D, which may increase their risk of diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and cardiovascular disease, according to new study.Researchers at Hasbro Children's ... Read more...
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Seaweed shake- an effective way to cut your flab!
April 22nd, 2011 - 6:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 22 (ANI): Finding a healthy way to lose weight? Try a seaweed shake.Scientists have found that adding the seaweed extract alginate to a chocolate milkshake suppresses hunger pangs.Men and women ... Read more...
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‘Tough love’ may prevent obese people from exercising!
April 22nd, 2011 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
Researchers from the University of New South Wales surveyed 111 obese adult men and women about weight discrimination and how it influenced their motivation toexercise.They found that using a "tough love" ... Read more...
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Seaweed shake keeps you slim by suppressing hunger
April 22nd, 2011 - 3:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 22 (IANS) A seaweed shake could help you stay slim by suppressing hunger pangs.
Men and women who drank the seaweed extract alginate-based drink for breakfast felt almost ... Read more...
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Diet fizzy drinks, artificial sweeteners ‘do not raise obesity, diabetes risk’
April 19th, 2011 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 19 (ANI): A study has found that diet fizzy drinks and other artificially sweetened beverages do not cause diabetes, as had previously been thought.Researchers at Harvard University said that while ... Read more...
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Onions ‘can control obesity, diabetes and BP’
April 17th, 2011 - 3:50 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Apr 17 (ANI): A new study shows that onions can be instrumental in regulating weight, besides preventing diabetes and reducing blood pressure.Biomedical scientists at the University of Southern Queensland have ... Read more...
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Study reveals that weight loss improves memory
April 15th, 2011 - 11:38 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, April 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study has revealed that weight loss surgery may improve memory. The subjects of the study were obese people.The researchers before the study analyzed the ... Read more...
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Diet, exercise combination best way to lose weight
April 15th, 2011 - 1:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 15 (IANS) The combination of dieting and exercise can make you shed 11 percent of your weight -- way more than what you would lose by following either ... Read more...
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Obese people ‘can suffer from social anxiety disorder’
April 14th, 2011 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): A new study has warned that obese individuals with social anxiety related only to their weight may experience anxiety as severe as individuals with social anxiety disorder (SAD).Researchers ... Read more...
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Weight loss improves memory and concentration
April 13th, 2011 - 7:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 13 (ANI): Kent State University's researchers have discovered that weight loss help improve memory and concentration.Their study has shown that bariatric surgery patients exhibited improved memory function 12 weeks after ... Read more...
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Obesity ‘likely to upset key gene clock in cardiovascular system’
April 12th, 2011 - 6:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 12 (ANI): For the first time, researchers at the Georgia Health Sciences University in Augusta have found that that obesity might shut down a key gene clock that regulates the ... Read more...
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Kids’ meals consisting of white potatoes are rich in nutrients
April 12th, 2011 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): A new research has suggested that consumption of white potatoes (non-fried) by children does not displace other vegetables from their meals.Instead, it makes their diet rich in nutrients ... Read more...
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Doubts about Obama’s US citizenship ludicrous: Bill Clinton
April 5th, 2011 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Apr.5 (ANI): Former US president Bill Clinton has said that the doubts being expressed about President Barack Obama's citizenship are ludicrous.Speaking in an exclusive interview with ABC News, Clinton ... Read more...
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Smoking doesn’t boost breast cancer risk in obese postmenopausal women
April 4th, 2011 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 04 (ANI): A new study has suggested that there is a significant link between smoking and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women, but it depends on their body weight.A significant ... Read more...
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3 square meals a day with lean protein help curb hunger for weight loss
April 1st, 2011 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 01 (ANI): A new research has suggested that eating fewer, regular-sized meals with higher amounts of lean protein can make one feel more full than eating smaller, more frequent meals."We ... Read more...
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Lack of motivation, equipment decreases physical activity in boys
March 31st, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): A new study has revealed that a lack of equipment and venues - and a lack of motivation even if those were available - are the main barriers ... Read more...
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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...
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