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Study reveals genes that directly influence what we eat
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers have found over 500 genes that seem to directly impact the foods we eat in one of the first extensive investigations of diet-related genes. The results mark a significant advancement towards harnessing a person's genetic makeup to create precision dietary plans that enhance healt
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Obesity associated with adverse outcomes in leukemia treatment: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Scientists are focusing on how body weight can impact health outcomes as the obesity epidemic in the United States spreads. AYAs with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) may have worse treatment outcomes when their body mass index (BMI) is higher, according to recent research highlighted in B
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Researchers suggest antibiotic regimen for newborns
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Gentamicin is a commonly used antibiotic in the treatment of severely unwell newborns. It is water soluble and is mostly excreted from the body through the urine. As a result, total body weight, which includes the weight of the body's water content, is utilised to calculate gentamicin dose.
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Fewer teenagers now consider themselves to be overweight: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A study of over 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries in Europe and North America discovered an increase in the number of teenagers who underestimate their body weight. Tracking data from 2002 to 2018, the peer-reviewed findings, published in Child and Adolescent Obesity, show a significant
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High BMI raises risk of numerous rheumatic diseases: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A higher BMI raises the risk of five major rheumatic disorders, according to a recent Uppsala University study: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory spondylitis.
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Water fasts could help with weight loss, but benefits may not last long: S
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Water fasts, in which participants consume only water for a period of time, may help with weight loss, but it's unclear how long the weight loss will remain, claims a study from the University of Illinois at Chicago. The researchers also found that the other metabolic benefits of water fasts
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Water fasts may help you lose weight, but you might gain it back quickly:
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a study from the University of Illinois Chicago, water fasts, in which participants only ingest water for a period of time, may aid in weight loss, but it's not obvious how long the weight loss will last. Additionally, the researchers discovered that the other metabolic advantag
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High BMI increases risk of numerous rheumatic diseases: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new study from Uppsala University, having a higher BMI increases the risk of five major rheumatic diseases: rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and inflammatory spondylitis. The researchers also discovered that BMI was a greater risk factor for gout and psor
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WHO warns against artificial sweeteners, says they have no long-term benef
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline cautioning the use of non-sugar sweeteners for controlling body weight or reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases.
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Research: Exercise is more vital than nutrition in maintaining weight loss
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Based on a recent study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Centre (AHWC) at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus, physical activity helps maintain significant weight loss more successfully than a diet.
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Skipping meals and intake of prescribed diet pills linked to minimal weigh
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The study is the first to compare weight-loss strategies and results in the context of the American Heart Association's "Life's Essential 8," a checklist promoting heart disease risk reduction through the pursuit of recommended metrics for body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood suga
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Study: How nutrition quality influences gut microbiota to enhance health
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A nutritious diet has been shown to improve body weight, cholesterol levels, and heart health. Another component is the significance of nutrition in promoting healthy gut flora, according to a new study from the University of Illinois. According to the researchers, the Dietary Guidelines for
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