Ghrelin is a gastric hormone, which influences food intake. Ghrelin levels may induce appetite through the vagus nerve throughout the blood-brain barrier to the central nervo...
Weight gain during vacations is a common occurrence but a recent study unearths some startling facts associated with vacation weight gain. Holidays are a great time to unwind from the rig...
A diet that is rich in whole grains is considered healthier as it benefits overall health of an individual. Whole grains or foods made from them contain all three parts of the kernel and na...
Some people indulge in all their favorite food but still do not gain weight, while others follow various types of diet to shed the extra kilos, despite which they fail to lose weight. For...
A recent study published in the Nutrition Journal indicates that a combination of glucosyl hesperidin and caffeine reduces body fat, and may be useful in the treatment of obesity. ...
People who consume larger quantities of soft drinks with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are at high risk of chronic bronchitis, indicates a new study published in the Nutrition Journal....
The present dietary pattern is the primary cause of obesity and overweight among people living in the urban slums of Delhi, indicates a new study published in the journal BMC Nutrition. ...
Physical fitness has an important role for our healthy living. The impact of this fitness is reflected both in improvement in quality of life and in improved longevity of life accordi...
Obesity and body fat play a significant role in increasing the risk for cardiac ailments. Atherosclerosis is one such cardiac disease that is caused due to the deposition of f...
Consuming potatoes and cabbage can help reduce the risk of developing stomach cancer, indicates a new study conducted by scientists at Zhejiang University in China. Despite its...
Obesity and overweight are main risk factors for a number of chronic conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer. Once an issue only in developed countries, obesit...
It is that time of the year again. Diwali, the festival of lights is around the corner. One of the most popular festivals in Indian culture, Diwali is celebrated across India with lights, fi...
Changes in guidelines for monitoring the metabolic syndrome have reduced cardiovascular risk in kidney transplant recipients and improved overall stability of kidney function. Researchers ...
Seven out of 10 people with diabetes in urban India don't pay attention to what they eat and how much they eat, says a new survey by Abbott, a global healthcare company headquartered in the ...
World Obesity Day is observed annually on October 26 in many parts of the world with activities to highlight how obesity is a big threat to public health. According to the World Health Organ...
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