obesity

Early bedtime for preschoolers may ward off teen obesity

WASHINGTON: It’s never too early to get kids into good sleep habits, and those habits… Read More

Office ‘cake culture’ fuelling obesity and dental problems

We all love to celebrate birthdays at work and to have that slice of think… Read More

Western lifestyle causing ‘obesity explosion’ among Chinese youth

PARIS: Researchers raised the alarm about an ‘obesity explosion’ among children in rural China as… Read More

Driving to work linked to a fatter middle age

Choosing an active way to get to work could make a big difference in how… Read More

For diabetes in obesity, weight-loss surgery beats medication

Weight-loss surgery beats medication for controlling type 2 diabetes in obese people, according to the… Read More

Healthy workplace tied to fewer obese young workers

Workplaces that encourage healthy lifestyle practices are tied to fewer obese employees among millennials, according… Read More

Screening teens for obesity may not help them lose weight

Weight screenings in high school were not enough to get overweight and obese kids on… Read More

Cesarean birth may raise baby’s risk of asthma, diabetes and obesity

NEW YORK: While cesarean deliveries are often necessary to save lives and prevent injuries, being… Read More

Obesity may increase stroke risk in young adults

WASHINGTON: Obese young adults may be more likely to have a stroke than people who… Read More

Obesity in pregnancy puts child at diabetes risk

Women who are obese while pregnant may put their offspring at risk of childhood diabetes,… Read More

Walking cuts sugar cravings: Study

Walking for 15 minutes may help overweight people at least temporarily reduce cravings for high-calorie,… Read More

Moms' excess pregnancy weight linked to kids' obesity

Mothers who are overweight before pregnancy and those who gain too much while pregnant are… Read More

WHO declares war on hidden sugars in fight against obesity

GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged the recommended daily intake of hidden sugar… Read More

Saudis organise public run to tackle rising obesity

RIYADH: Levels of diabetes and obesity are rising in Saudi Arabia, an official said on… Read More

Not all obese people prone to poor health: study

MIAMI: US scientists encouraged 20 obese people to eat extra fast food for several months,… Read More

EU court rules obesity can be a disability

Europe's top court European Union ruled on Thursday that obese people can be considered as… Read More

Some easy exercises to get rid of obesity

We live in a society where every man wants six packs abs and every woman… Read More