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Study shows how racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
As per a new study, children who suffer racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a wider waistline later in life.
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Oakridgers' Journey of Discovery in the Swiss Alps: Global Expedition
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 15: Students at Oakridge International School Bachupally recently went on an exciting journey to explore the Swiss Alps, led by Nord Anglia Education experts. The expedition aimed to inspire personal growth, build resilience, and encourage global citizensh
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Racial discrimination raises risk of childhood obesity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Children who experience racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a larger waistline later in life, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. According to the findings, racial prejudice, in addition to other socioeconomic factors such as familial poverty,
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Study challenges use of Body Mass Index, warns obesity more widespread tha
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Israeli researchers are challenging the prevailing use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of obesity, suggesting that body fat percentage is a more accurate indicator of an individual’s overall health. The findings further suggest that one-third of people currently considered normal-w
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Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to a new study published in JAMA Network Open, children who suffer racial discrimination are more likely to have a higher BMI and a wider waistline later in life. The findings suggest that, in addition to other socioeconomic factors such as family poverty, racial discrimination may
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Damage to gut bacteria linked with chemo-induced weight gain in breast can
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Researchers discovered a relationship between chemotherapy-induced changes in gut bacteria and the harmful weight gain seen in breast cancer patients, perhaps leading the way to helping survivors avoid obesity-related illness later in life.
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Obesity associated with adverse outcomes in leukemia treatment: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 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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MCD issues helpline numbers for all its 12 zones
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
As heavy rains continued to batter the city, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Monday released control room numbers of all its 12 zones for the convenience of the citizens.
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CM Jagan kickstarts construction of three Oberoi hotels in Andhra Pradesh
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy unveiled the plaques and virtually laid the foundation stone for the construction of 7-star Oberoi Hotels at Gandikota, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati on Sunday.
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Did you know dietary restraint reduces effects of genetic risk of obesity?
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Obesity risk genes cause people to feel hungrier and lose control of their eating, although practising dietary constraints may help to reverse this.
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Study reveals how BMI not alone be sufficient indicator of metabolic healt
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to studies, body mass index (BMI) is not a full indicator of metabolic health, and a substantial number of U.S. individuals with normal BMI are nevertheless obese.
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Himachal CM Sukhu pays obeisance at Mata Chintpurni temple
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with his family paid obeisance at Mata Chintpurni Temple on Friday and prayed for peace and prosperity for the state.
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