World faces ‘staggering’ obesity challenge: study
NEW YORK: In 27 years from now, almost a quarter of the global population will be obese, researchers said…
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Half of Pakistani population found to be Obese, faces high risk of Diabetes
LAHORE: the Scientific survey has revealed that half of the population in Pakistan is at high risk of suffering…
Obesity, overweight tied to shorter life: study
WASHINGTON: Obese people have shorter lives and even those who are just overweight spend more years living with…
With high genetic obesity risk, healthy diet has biggest effect on weight
WASHINGTON: People who adopt a healthy diet to lose weight may get better results when they have a greater genetic…
Successful obesity prevention starts at home – at the family dinner table
Family meals have huge potential as a learning environment, where parents can demonstrate healthy eating habits and…
In US, 57 percent of kids on track for obesity by 35: study
MIAMI: More than 57 percent of children in the United States will be obese by age 35 if current trends in weight…
Diabetes, obesity behind 800,000 cancers worldwide: study
PARIS: Nearly six percent of new cancers diagnosed worldwide in 2012 -- some 800,000 cases -- were caused by…
Obesity tied to serious complications after knee injuries: study
NEW YORK: Knee dislocations are becoming more common among obese people, and these patients are more likely than…
World lags badly on targets to slash TB, HIV, obesity: study
PARIS: Not a single country, out of nearly 200 reviewed, was on track to meet the UN target of eliminating new…
Mother’s obesity boosts risk for major birth defects: study
PARIS: Children of obese women are more likely to be afflicted by major birth defects, including malformations of…