Obesity common among Indians hooked to packed foods
November 9th, 2011 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Other than decreasing physical activity, increased usage of packed foods and a calorie-laden diet has led to greater obesity among Indians in the ... Read more...
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Tea can prevent weight gain
December 19th, 2010 - 8:11 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 19 (IANS) Taking tea may prevent weight gain caused by junk food, according to a new study.Researchers found regular consumption of tea also suppressed damaging changes in the blood linked ... Read more...
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Ethnic Indian Singaporean loses 67 kg, wins $100,000
December 15th, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 15 (IANS) Singapore's ethnic Indian Viveganandam Deveraj was crowned the winner of The Biggest Loser Asia 2, a popular weight-loss reality TV series, it was reported here.The 24-year-old walked ... Read more...
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Indian-origin man wins $100K for being the ‘Biggest Loser’
December 15th, 2010 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Dec 15 (ANI): An Indian-origin man in Singapore has won 100,000 US dollars after he was crowed as the winner of 'The Biggest Loser Asia 2', a popular weight-loss reality ... Read more...
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Credit, debit cards ‘increase impulsive food purchases’
October 19th, 2010 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): A new study has revealed that people are more likely to buy unhealthy foods when they pay using credit or debit cards."Two factors contribute to this intriguing effect," ... Read more...
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Insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes linked to Alzheimer’s
August 26th, 2010 - 4:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): A new study has revealed that people with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop plaques in the brain that are associated with Alzheimer's ... Read more...
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Play sports for a healthy life, says UAE
August 20th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Aug 20 (IANS/WAM) Authorities in the United Arab Emirates are promoting a football tournament to raise awareness on the importance of physical activity or sports in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Over ... Read more...
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Oz health experts call for new labelling system on food products
February 22nd, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, February 22 (ANI): Health campaigners in Australia are calling for a new system of labelling on food products to help fight rising obesity rates.The Obesity Policy Coalition argued that "daily intake' ... Read more...
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MEND program effective in child obesity prevention
February 2nd, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): A new British study has found that the MEND Program (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do it!) is quite effective in prevention and treatment of child obesity.The study carried out ... Read more...
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Oz women have fastest rising obesity rate in the world
February 1st, 2010 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 1 (ANI): Aussie women have the fastest rising obesity rate in the world, new research has revealed.According to the Daily Telegraph, for the first time Australian women are close to ... Read more...
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McDonalds introducing mini-burgers
January 1st, 2009 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 1 (ANI): Customers of McDonalds, best known for its Big Macs, will now have the option to have smaller meals, for the fast food giant is introducing mini-burgers.The launch ... Read more...
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Rising obesity rates could double cancer cases by 2050
November 4th, 2008 - 2:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 4 (ANI): Cancer rates could double in the next 40 years unless actions are taken to stop the rising tide of obesity, health experts have warned.Studies have shown that ... Read more...
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Online gamers are no ”couch potatoes”, claim US researchers
September 18th, 2008 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 18 (ANI): The stereotype of computer gamers being ''couch potatoes,'' is completely baseless, claim US researchers, who say that many people fond of gaming are in much better shape ... Read more...
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Obesity surgery numbers skyrocket Down Under
August 17th, 2008 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug 17 (ANI): The number of people Down Under turning to weight loss surgery to shed extra kilograms has escalated 20-fold in the past twenty years, a new study suggests.The ... Read more...
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Sugar-sweetened beverages large part of US kids, teens’ diets
June 3rd, 2008 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 3 (ANI): A new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health has shown that kids and teens in the U.S. are now getting more of ... Read more...
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Indian-origin doctor gets Ontario’s highest civilian award
April 11th, 2008 - 12:02 pm ICT by admin
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, April 11 (IANS) Sheela Basrur, the Indian-origin doctor who led the fight against the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak here, was Thursday given the Order of Ontario, ... Read more...
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Study links urban planning to rising obesity levels
March 14th, 2008 - 12:49 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): Its not only unhealthy eating habits that contribute to bulging waistlines, but also our urban surroundings, says a new study.The study led by scientists from University of ... Read more...
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Low-calorie sweeteners effective in controlling weight gain: Study
February 9th, 2008 - 1:25 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 9(ANI): A new study has revealed that low-calorie or no-calorie sweeteners in foods and beverages can help in controlling weight gain in people.In the review led by Bellisle and ... Read more...
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