obesity
Do Female Hormones Contribute To Obesity?
Scientists suggest that exposure to estrogen from soy products or PVC plastics could explain the higher rates of obesity in males of developed countries.
One Third Of World Population Overweight
Developing countries bear the highest burden of obesity, with over 60 percent of the world's obese individuals.
The Link Between MSG, Obesity And Fatty Liver
Scientists have found that MSG consumption leads to obesity in mice which cannot be reduced by calorie restriction.
Overweight? HIIT Might Not Help Fat Loss
Although it improves overall fitness, high intensity interval training (HIIT) may not help overweight people lose body fat, according to a clinical study.
Obesity Could Cost You US$19,000 Per Child
Research suggests that childhood obesity leads to an additional US$19,000 in lifetime medical costs per child.
Generation X Kids Fatter Than Baby Boomers
Although they have similar levels of physical activity, people from Generation X are more than twice as likely to be obese, compared to baby boomers at the same age.
Diabetic Women Face Higher Risk Of Stroke Than Men
A meta-analysis of papers published on diabetes shows that diabetic women are more susceptible to stroke than diabetic men, possibly because of obesity.
Myth That Overweight People Live Longer
Researchers in Australia have busted the myth that overweight people live longer than people with a lower body mass index (BMI).
Tai Chi Helps People With Chronic Disease
Chinese mind-body movement therapy based on Tai Chi and Qigong could offer health benefits for people with chronic conditions.
