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Adolescent obesity linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 12 (ANI): Here's another reason to shed those extra kilos! Adolescent obesity is linked with up to a four-fold increased risk of pancreatic cancer later in life, according to a recent research.
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Genetic factors associated with obesity could protect against diabetes
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 3 (ANI): Genetic factors tied to obesity may protect us against diabetes, according to a University of Exeter study published in the journal- Diabetes.
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Here is something you need to know about your BMI levels
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington, DC, [USA] Oct 31 (ANI): According to a recent study, both very high and very low levels of Body Mass Index (BMI) are associated with an increased risk of death due to various causes.
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Can weight loss surgery prevent womb cancer?
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 26 (ANI): Weight loss surgery for obese women could prevent womb cancer, suggests a study.
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Study finds impact of obesity on kidney transplant outcomes
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 26 (ANI): A research was conducted to study the impact of obesity on the health outcomes of kidney transplant recipients.
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Childhood obesity associated with serious hip condition
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 22 (ANI): A recent research has shown that childhood obesity is the major risk factor for a serious condition that may lead to deformity of the hip.
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Increased BMI maybe harmful for mental wellbeing
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 26 (ANI): Turns out, there is an increasing need to prevent obesity because of the consequences for mental and physical health.
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Janet Jackson honoured, Aretha Franklin remembered at BMI Awards
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.] Aug 31 (ANI): The 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards was held at Atlanta's Woodruff Arts Center's Symphony Hall. Janet Jackson was honoured with the BMI Icon Award while the event also featured a surprise appearance by Missy Elliott who paid her respect to Janet.
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Losing weight could lower risk of secondary infertility
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 20 (ANI): Incidences of secondary infertility are growing rapidly in number. Being overweight causes a myriad of health issues and is also one of the major reasons of secondary infertility.
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Delhi teen becomes world's heaviest to undergo weight-loss surgery
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 7: Once known to be the 'world's heaviest teen', Mihir Jain, a resident of Uttam Nagar in West Delhi, successfully underwent a gastric bypass surgery.
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Higher BMI associated with lower breast cancer risk
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 22 (ANI): Higher body fat is linked to lower breast cancer risk before menopause, according to a study.
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Can childhood obesity increase risk of osteoarthritis?
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 15 (ANI): Obesity in childhood and adulthood can raise the risk of knee and hip osteoarthritis, according to a study.
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