News for 'obesity'

Michelle not running for presidency, says President Obama

Michelle not running for presidency, says President Obama

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Michelle is not and will not run for presidency, US President Barack Obama said.

For working professionals: 7 rules to keep kidneys healthy

For working professionals: 7 rules to keep kidneys healthy

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Renal disease is a rising epidemic in India. Sunil Prakash highlights the 7S rule that can reduce the chances of kidney ailments and chronic kidney diseases.

10 Reasons Why Men FAIL at SEX

10 Reasons Why Men FAIL at SEX

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Men tend to consider sex as a way to impress their partner. When they give this thinking a great deal of importance, it turns into what is generally called performance anxiety, cautions Rajat Jadhav

Does poor hygiene lead to fewer Covid deaths?

Does poor hygiene lead to fewer Covid deaths?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'Better hygiene practices could lower a person's immunity and make the person susceptible to auto-immune diseases.'

Is your gut healthy?

Is your gut healthy?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

If it's not, Dr Muffazal Lakdawala lists the problems you can face.

42 at two

42 at two

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

At this pre-school almost 25 per cent of the children are overweight

Walking 20 minutes may help fight sleep apnea

Walking 20 minutes may help fight sleep apnea

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Adding 20 minutes to a daily walk and increasing vigorous daily activity by eight minutes would be enough to achieve a lower sleep apnea risk, a study has revealed.

Changing times: Being overweight may be better for your heart

Changing times: Being overweight may be better for your heart

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

A round up of all the health news that matters to you.

Are You Too Fat?

Are You Too Fat?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

BMI, body fat percentage -- losing weight can be complicated. Here's the skinny on the numbers -- and the products -- you need to know to get in shape.

Having fat pals can make you put on weight

Having fat pals can make you put on weight

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Do you have a big belly? Well, one of the key reasons behind the extra flab could be your friends, says new research, which found that spending time with fat people can increase a person's chances of becoming obese.

How I worked out for 90 minutes and lost 38 kg

How I worked out for 90 minutes and lost 38 kg

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Mrinal Chadha reveals how he went from weighing 120 kg in 2018 to 80 kg in January 2020.

Why diets don't work after we reach 20

Why diets don't work after we reach 20

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

If you're past the age of 20, then trying to shed those extra pounds with gruelling exercises and strict diets may not do you any good, according to a new study.

Pasta is good for your health; helps you lose weight

Pasta is good for your health; helps you lose weight

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Now you don't need an excuse to eat pasta.

Don't worry being fat if you are fit

Don't worry being fat if you are fit

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

Researchers from the US have have shown that even overweight and obese people can live longer if they keep themselves fit by exercising , contradicting current perceptions about obesity.

Unplanned vaccination can promote mutant strains: Experts to PM

Unplanned vaccination can promote mutant strains: Experts to PM

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

A group of public health experts, including doctors from All India Institute of Medical Sciences and members from the national taskforce on COVID-19, have said that mass, indiscriminate and incomplete vaccination can trigger emergence of mutant strains and recommended that there is no need to inoculate those who had documented coronavirus infection.

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

FAQ: Is it safe to take antibody cocktail for Covid-19?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

According to medical practitioners, the treatment is especially useful in controlling disease among those who have not received the vaccine or got only one shot and also the high-risk contacts of a patient.

Britain is the most ailing nation in Europe: Repor

Britain is the most ailing nation in Europe: Repor

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

The findings also revealed that almost 900,000 children aged under 11 are obese in Britain -- a 50 per cent increase in the last decade. It also showed England as the only European nation with rising alcohol consumption and an increase in alcohol-related deaths, amongst women.

5 habits to give up for a healthy life

5 habits to give up for a healthy life

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Women who practiced all five habits gained over 10 years of disease-free life, and men who did so gained almost eight years.

Why a TV in the bedroom is BAD for your child

Why a TV in the bedroom is BAD for your child

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Parents, take note!

The Magic of Millet

The Magic of Millet

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

These recipes will tickle your tastebuds and ensure good health, says Sahana Shivprasad Shetty.

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is also being produced as part of a tie-up by the Serum Institute of India.

10 healthy TIPS to fight PCOD

10 healthy TIPS to fight PCOD

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Along with medication, following a healthy diet along with regular exercise can help you fight the hormonal disorder, suggests gynecologist, obstetrician and IVF expert Dr Amit Patil.

11 tips to LOSE weight and get a six-pack

11 tips to LOSE weight and get a six-pack

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

If you want to get shredded in very short span, you must eliminate dairy or other milk products from your diet plan.

Coca-Cola India may have to shut factories if sin tax is passed

Coca-Cola India may have to shut factories if sin tax is passed

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

India is trying to push a national goods and services tax (GST) through parliament that would replace a myriad of state sales taxes and shake-up government revenue.

Tess Holliday's message to haters is savage!

Tess Holliday's message to haters is savage!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Do not worry about my fat a**, the plus-sized supermodel told people who shamed her.

No Coke, Pepsi in US schools now

No Coke, Pepsi in US schools now

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Amidst concerns over growing obesity among children in the country, American American Beverage Association (ABA), a trade body, has said its members will only stock bottled water and 100 per cent juice in vending machines in elementary schools.

The top 5 challenges facing India's youth

The top 5 challenges facing India's youth

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Motivational speaker and former Indian Coast Guard officer Kulpreet Yadav explains why India's youngsters don't have it easy.

Lose weight by fooling your brain

Lose weight by fooling your brain

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

A group of 14 obese and overweight subjects self-administered doses of the hormone 30 minutes before breakfast, lunch and dinner; after four weeks, they had lost an average 2.3 kilos.

World Diabetes Day: How to control the killer disease

World Diabetes Day: How to control the killer disease

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

It's common sense really... stuff you most certainly should know. But every once in a while it's good to remind oneself of what one must do to stay healthy and keep diabetes at bay.

Air India wants to retain overweight cabin crew

Air India wants to retain overweight cabin crew

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

A cabin crew member found overweight is deemed 'temporarily unfit' and given three months to reduce weight.

10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

10 lifestyle changes women MUST follow

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Cut down sugar. Have a balanced meal. Drink plenty of water. Get some sun.

10 benefits of sleeping well

10 benefits of sleeping well

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

A deep peaceful sleep gives your heart and blood vessels a chance to rest and recover lowering your pulse and blood pressure.

Beware of Chinese honey!

Beware of Chinese honey!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Chinese companies have 'designed' the sugar syrup which is used to adulterate honey so that it can pass Indian laboratory tests, reveals Sunita Narain.

6 Indian foods that are good for weight loss

6 Indian foods that are good for weight loss

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Here are six foods you must include in your diet that are healthy and will help you manage your weight better

How I lost 23 kg and reversed diabetes in 5 months

How I lost 23 kg and reversed diabetes in 5 months

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Rediff reader Pandurang Mahadeo Kumbhar, 37, senior software consultant lead at Philips tells us how he lost 23 kg and reversed diabetes without going to the gym.

10 reasons why you are NOT losing weight

10 reasons why you are NOT losing weight

Rediff.com22 May 2019

While it is important to have lesser calories when you are on a weight loss plan, it is equally vital to know where the calories are coming from, says Neha Dhulla.

Why most young women are unhappy with their sex lives

Why most young women are unhappy with their sex lives

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Sexual self-image dysfunction was associated with being overweight, obese, living together with partner, not married, married and breastfeeding.

How sitting for longs hours affects your brain

How sitting for longs hours affects your brain

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

It may even increase the risk of dementia, says study.

Gaining weight? Blame it on stressed marriage

Gaining weight? Blame it on stressed marriage

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The stress experienced by partners, and not the individual's stress, was associated with increased waist circumference, a new study has revealed.

How this 26 YO vegetarian lost 39 kg to get 6 pack abs

How this 26 YO vegetarian lost 39 kg to get 6 pack abs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Arpit Pipersaniya, 26 from Bengaluru reveals how he went from 109 kg to 70 kg and transformed his lifestyle.