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Study suggests overweight individuals more prone to arguing with doctors
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 4 (ANI): Overweight people are more likely to disagree with their doctors on weight loss and lifestyle recommendations, as per a recent research.
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Study finds inadequacies in insulin production lead to obesity
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Basel [Switzerland], September 4 (ANI): Obesity increases the chance of a sugar metabolism imbalance and potentially diabetes. A study group at the University of Basel has recently demonstrated that the contrary is also true: inadequacies in the body's insulin production contribute to obesit
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Study finds excessive screen time linked to obesity, psychological problem
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 3 (ANI): A recent study on fruit flies has discovered a new problem: the blue light emitted by screens can have an effect on our basic biological functions.
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Scientists eavesdrop on communication between fat and brain
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 1 (ANI): Newly discovered sensory neurons send messages from fat tissue to the brain and could eventually be co-opted to treat obesity or metabolic disease.
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Excessive screen time on devices linked to obesity, psychological problems
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 31 (ANI): Obesity and psychological issues have been linked to excessive screen time. A new study in fruit flies has discovered a new problem: the blue light emitted by these devices may have an effect on our basic biological functions.
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Study: Lack of sleep might lead to overweight, obesity
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], August 28 (ANI): Teenagers who sleep less than eight hours at night are more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers who get enough sleep, according to a study. Shorter sleepers are also more likely to have a combination of other negative characteristics, such as
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Mapping brain stem's control of eating can be better for treating obesity
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Michigan [US], August 26 (ANI): Every meal you eat leaves a lasting imprint, with meals either being saved as delectable things to seek out again or avoided in disgust if we associate the flavour with gut discomfort.
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Dogs with more active owners get more exercise: Study
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 25 (ANI): Dog owners who spend more time exercising themselves often tend to exercise their dogs, according to a new study.
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Do you know lack of sleep is linked with overweight and obesity? Study sug
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], August 24 (ANI): According to a study, adolescents who sleep less than eight hours per night are more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers who get enough sleep. Shorter sleepers are also more likely to have a mix of other undesirable traits such as abdominal o
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New study model sheds light on how organs communicate with one another
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 18 (ANI): Researchers uncover the proteins involved in key communication networks, which could help us better understand conditions like cancer and obesity.
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Weights can be weapons in battle against obesity
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 13 (ANI): Despite the commonly held belief that aerobic exercise is essential for weight loss, a new study has found resistance training can have equally positive results in conjunction with reducing calorie intake.
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Study finds education with goal-oriented activities encourages students to
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], August 8 (ANI): Consuming fast food and meals away from home is linked to an increase in adult obesity; this unhealthy eating habit is frequently formed during the crucial period of early adulthood. According to a study, weekly food challenges and cooking demonstrati
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