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Study finds how bullying, obesity can affect girls' and boys' mental healt
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Stockholm [Sweden], May 9 (ANI): Depressive symptoms are more common in teenage girls than in their male peers. However, boys' mental health appears to be affected more if they suffer from obesity. Irrespective of gender, bullying is a considerably greater risk factor than overweight for dev
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Vegetarians have healthier levels of disease markers than meat-eaters: Stu
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 9 (ANI): Vegetarians appear to have a healthier biomarker profile than meat-eaters, and this applies to adults of any age and weight, and is also unaffected by smoking and alcohol consumption, according to a new study in over 166,000 UK adults, being presented at week's Euro
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Study explores role of the gut microbiota in inflammatory skin diseases
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 7 (ANI): Findings presented at today's EADV 2021 Spring Symposium suggest that an imbalance in gut microbiota (dysbiosis), could play a significant role in the progression of inflammatory skin disease, Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS).
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Star vs Food: Arjun Kapoor reveals how food comforted him during his paren
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): After having famous Bollywood personalities like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karan Johar grace the show, Arjun Kapoor has joined the star-studded line-up for the third episode of the celebrity cooking show, 'Star vs Food', premiering April 29 on Discovery plus.
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Higher risk of more severe COVID-19 infection in obese patients, finds stu
Updated : 4 years, 11 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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More belly weight increases heart disease risk even if BMI doesn't indica
Updated : 4 years, 11 months 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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Study finds strong link between red meat consumption, heart disease
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
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
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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Obesity reduces mitochondrial gene expression in fat tissue
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
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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Study links obesity to heavy periods, impaired womb repair
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
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
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
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
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
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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