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Higher thrombus risk in men with obesity in adolescence
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 2 (ANI): While obesity comes with a multitude of health issues, a recent study has found that men who had a history of obesity in their late teens are at a higher risk of a blood clot (thrombus) in a leg or lung in their adult life. The risk rises successively and
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Study shows higher thrombus risk in men with obesity in adolescence
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 29 (ANI): A recent study shows that men with a history of obesity in their late teens are, in adult life, more at risk of a blood clot (thrombus) in a leg or lung. The risk rises successively and is highest in those who were severely obese in adolescence.
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Scientists found mutations in gene causing obesity
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 24 (ANI): Scientists have found that the mutations in the gene that encodes a particular type of protein in brain is linked to severe childhood obesity as it controls the eating habits.
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Study reveals obesity is critical risk factor for type 2 diabetes, regardl
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 16 (ANI): There is a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes by at least 6 times in people suffering from obesity, regardless of genetic predisposition to the disease, suggests a recent study.
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Cases of depression in obese adults increase: Study
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], April 12 (ANI): A significant increase has been observed in the cases of depression among obese adults, suggests UK based study. According to the study, the risk of developing depression also rose with the highest body weight.
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Study links excess weight during pre-school to higher bone fracture risk
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], April 8 (ANI): There is a higher risk of bone fractures to pre-school children who are overweight than normal-weight pre-schoolers, suggests a recent study.
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Study reveals increasing global rates of liver cancer
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 23 (ANI): Despite the advances aimed at preventing liver cancer, new research has revealed rising rates of the disease around the world.
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Sugar-rich diets have negative impact on health independent of obesity: St
Updated : 6 years ago IST
London [England], Mar 22 (ANI): Researchers have found that consuming high sugar diets has a negative impact on the health of individuals independent of the body-weight of the people.
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Study reveals protein that removes belly fat before it sticks to you
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 20 (ANI): Plenty of fats including the one in fast foods including the burgers and pizza are known as Triglycerides. However, there are some fats that are a necessity to fuel the body for daily activities. In a recent study, researchers have found a way to produce
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High sugar intake may lead to early death, but not due to obesity
Updated : 6 years ago IST
London [England], Mar 20 (ANI): A new study suggests that consuming high sugar diets has a negative impact on the health of individuals independent of the bodyweight of the people.
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Cellular stress causes obese mothers to have obese babies: Study
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 16 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found the mechanism that causes maternal obesity and its risk of metabolic perturbations in their offspring. They say that the key step in the process is the triggering of stress in a complex membrane system within all
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Breathing polluted air linked to weight gain: Study
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Colorado [USA], Mar 15 (ANI): A recent study suggests that breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic illnesses.
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