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Obese girls at higher risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood: Study
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 13 (ANI): A new study has found that girls are more likely than boys to develop metabolic alterations associated with obesity, such as high blood pressure and excessive blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (dyslipidemia).
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Higher risk of more severe COVID-19 infection in obese patients, finds stu
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): While obesity can lead to a slew of ailments in one's body, a new study has found that COVID-19 patients who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a more severe infection.
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Obese people at higher risk of a more severe COVID-19 infection: Study
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
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 identifies long-term weight retention, associated health risks in ob
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
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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Step counters, wearable fitness trackers helpful in shedding weight
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], March 20 (ANI): The findings of a pooled data analysis of existing evidence suggests that wearable fitness trackers and step counters are helpful in shedding pounds for people who are overweight, obese, or who have weight-related health conditions.
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Wearable fitness trackers, step counters help overweight to shed pounds: S
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
London [UK], March 18 (ANI): Wearable fitness trackers and step counters help people who are overweight, obese or who have weight-related health conditions to shed pounds, finds a pooled data analysis of the existing evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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Chennai-based company launches app to educate children on healthy food cho
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 6 (ANI): With rising numbers of obese and overweight children becoming a concern in India, a Chennai-based company has launched a pediatric dietary mobile game app to educate children on healthy food choices.
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Study links obesity with exacerbated effects of Alzheimer's disease
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 30 (ANI): While people who are overweight may face a number of health issues, a recent study has discovered that being obese is an additional burden on brain health and may exacerbate Alzheimer's disease.
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Overweight, obese adults often don't accept weight problems: Study
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI): More than 40 percent of US adults were overweight and nearly 10 percent with obesity did not consider themselves to be overweight, suggests a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) data.
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Obesity increases risk of early hip fracture in postmenopausal women: Stud
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 5 (ANI): A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, well before the age of 70.
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Study reveals LGB adults may be less likely to take statins to prevent hea
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 2 (ANI): Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults who may benefit from cholesterol-lowering medicine to prevent cardiovascular disease are less likely than non-LGB adults to take them, according to new research.
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Study suggests obesity increases risk of early hip fracture in postmenopau
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 1 (ANI): Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, well before the age of 70, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.
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