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More belly weight increases heart disease risk even if BMI doesn't indica
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Dallas [US], April 22 (ANI): People with abdominal obesity and excess fat around the body's midsection and organs have an increased risk of heart disease even if their body mass index (BMI) measurement is within a healthy weight range, according to a new Scientific Statement.
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Obese people at higher risk of a more severe COVID-19 infection: Study
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Washington [US], April 20 (ANI): A new study has found that COVID-19 patients who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a more severe infection than patients of healthy weight, and they require oxygen and invasive mechanical ventilation more often.
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Study finds strong link between red meat consumption, heart disease
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Washington [US], April 17 (ANI): An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function.
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Study identifies long-term weight retention, associated health risks in ob
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London [UK], April 15 (ANI): UK adults who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of health complications and death, according to a study.
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Indian Sikh pilgrims stranded in Lahore amid violent protests in Pakistan
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Islamabad [Pakistan], April 15 (ANI): A group of Sikh pilgrims who left Amritsar to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal on the occasion of Baisakhi, are stranded in Lahore amid rising violence in Pakistan.
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Closely monitoring Pakistan protests, will do utmost to ensure safe return
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 14 (ANI): India is closely tracking the developments in Pakistan and will do "utmost" to ensure security and safe return of the Sikh Pilgrims who have gone to pay obeisance at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Lahore, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday.
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Obesity reduces mitochondrial gene expression in fat tissue
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Helsinki [Finland], April 11 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers at the Obesity Research Unit of the University of Helsinki found that obesity clearly reduces mitochondrial gene expression in fat tissue or adipose tissue.
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Vivek Oberoi receives first COVID-19 vaccine jab in Mumbai
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 10 (ANI): Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi on Saturday became the latest Indian celebrity to take a jab of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Study links obesity to heavy periods, impaired womb repair
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Edinburgh [Scotland], April 9 (ANI): Obesity is linked to heavier periods and may be caused by delayed repair of the womb lining, according to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology.
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Study reveals consuming sugary diet in childhood may cause memory trouble
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Washington [US], April 4 (ANI): While it is known that the consumption of sugary beverages in large quantities may cause health issues including obesity, diabetes and tooth decay, a new study has found that drinking sugary beverages early in life may lead to impaired memory in adulthood.
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Study shows low glucose levels might assist muscle repair
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Tokyo [Japan], April 3 (ANI): Less sugar, please! While the high consumption of sugar may increase the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, a recent study has revealed another benefit of keeping sugar at bay.
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Researchers find potential key to protection against obesity, extended lif
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 31 (ANI): Adding the nutrient selenium to diets protects against obesity and provides metabolic benefits to mice, according to a study published today in eLife.
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