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Olympic medalist Sehrawat admits mistake after WFI suspension for being ov
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The 22-year-old was one of India's top medal contenders, scheduled to compete in the men's 57 kg freestyle category, but was disqualified from the competition for exceeding the weight limit by 1.7 kg. The tournament took place from September 13 to September 21 in Croatia. Only one India, Ant
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Over 41 pc women in Pakistan suffer from anaemia with 14.4 pc being underw
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
More than 41 per cent of women in Pakistan suffer from anaemia, with 14.4 per cent being underweight and 24 per cent being overweight. according to the report.
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"Why government of India is silent?" Congress MP Randeep Surjewala raises
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
After wrestler Vinesh Phogat announced retirement following her disqualification from the Olympics for being overweight, Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Thursday raised questions on the 'silence' of the government.
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IOA lodged strong protest with United World Wrestling over Vinesh Phogat's
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Wednesday that the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has lodged a strong protest with the United World Wrestling (UWW) after Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics for being "overweight" in the 50 kg category Read More
Breaking Chains - Igniting the Flame of Freedom in the Fight Against Obesi
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 24: Being overweight and obesity are identified as independent high-risk factors in several health conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hormonal and metabolic disorders to name a few.
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Study finds lower haematological cancer risk after bariatric surgery
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Previous research revealed that being overweight or obese is a risk factor for various forms of cancer. It is also known that obese women are more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts, and the risk level reduces with intentional weight loss. However, there is limited evidenc
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Overweight in youth could be a risk factor for blood clot in adult life
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
A University of Gothenburg study shows being overweight in childhood and in early adulthood increases the risk factors for blood clots later in life,
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Childhood obesity is a risk factor for blood clots as adult: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A University of Gothenburg study found that being overweight in childhood and early adulthood are distinct risk factors for blood clots later in life. The study is based on the early BMI history of over 37,000 males as well as information regarding their adult thrombi if any.
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Obesity more deadly than previously believed: Research
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to recent CU Boulder research, the mortality risk of being slightly underweight has likely been overstated, whereas the risk of being overweight or obese increases the probability of death by anywhere between 22 per cent and 91 per cent--significantly more than previously thought.
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Study gives insights into how excess weight, obesity linked with increase
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to new research, being slightly underweight has probably been associated with a higher mortality risk than being overweight or obese, which increases the risk of death by anywhere between 22 per cent and 91 per cent--significantly more than previously believed.
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Mid-life obesity connected to physical frailty risk in older age: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers discovered that being overweight, including having a bulging belly, starting in middle life is associated with a higher chance of developing physical weakness in old age.
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Insufficient insulin processing leads to being overweight: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Being overweight increases the risk of an imbalance in sugar metabolism and even of diabetes. A research group at the University of Basel has now shown the opposite is true as well: deficits in the body's insulin production contribute to being overweight.
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