News for 'obesity'

High blood pressure? Try the DASH diet!

High blood pressure? Try the DASH diet!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods

Why this couple's weight loss journey has gone viral

Why this couple's weight loss journey has gone viral

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Aditya and Gayatri Sharma are giving us fitness goals.

Did you know that you can die of sleep apnea?

Did you know that you can die of sleep apnea?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Here's all you need to know about sleep apnea, its types and symptoms.

#FatToFit: How I lost 25 kilos in 6 months

#FatToFit: How I lost 25 kilos in 6 months

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Bhavik Bhadresh Mody's weight-loss story will leave you motivated.

Nestle India dons a new avatar

Nestle India dons a new avatar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The company now plans to bet on health sciences, skin care and specialised products, says Arnab Dutta.

Job fears cause stress-related ailments in Indian employees

Job fears cause stress-related ailments in Indian employees

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The study said stress-related illness can worsen or cause a whole series of health conditions ranging from obesity to heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, depression, gastrointestinal problems and asthma.

7 career lessons from Indra Nooyi

7 career lessons from Indra Nooyi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

As she steps down as CEO, Indra Nooyi leaves behind an inspiring legacy of initiative, innovation and social responsibility.

Are some of the new features in your health plan worth paying for?

Are some of the new features in your health plan worth paying for?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

While the benefits offered by the new-generation products are alluring, choose a plan that offers features you may actually need in the future

Why an American town honoured this desi COVID-19 warrior

Why an American town honoured this desi COVID-19 warrior

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

More than 90 police cars, fire brigade engines and other city government vehicles saluted Dr Uma Rani Madhusudana for her non-stop, tirelessly devoted work in the care of COVID-19 patients at a hospital over 8 difficult and dangerous days.

Sridevi returns to Tamil cinema after 30 years

Sridevi returns to Tamil cinema after 30 years

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Tamil film industry.

How to predict the next economic crisis

How to predict the next economic crisis

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Economists have long argued that they shouldn't be expected to predict crises, such as the one that almost sank the global economy five years ago.

Indian American surgeon general nominee counters GOP critics

Indian American surgeon general nominee counters GOP critics

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

In a stellar performance, Indian American US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy took on one critic after another at the Senate confirmation hearing. Aziz Haniffa reports.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

9 reasons to eat watermelon

9 reasons to eat watermelon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

This sweet, thirst-quenching fruit will not only keep you hydrated but also reduce the chances of getting cancer.

Men, this could be the reason for erectile dysfunction

Men, this could be the reason for erectile dysfunction

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

These could be the reasons for erectile dysfunction.

5 exercises that are good for your heart

5 exercises that are good for your heart

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

These simple exercises will keep your heart healthy.

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Should you breastfeed your child after infancy?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Throughout the 1,000-day window from a mother's pregnancy phase to her baby's 2nd birthday, breastfeeding is vital in lending kids the right start to life, building the foundation for a healthy future.

Can your sedentary lifestyle cause colon cancer?

Can your sedentary lifestyle cause colon cancer?

Rediff.com9 May 2019

People who are inactive are more likely to develop colon cancer, says Roy De Souza.

How I became a naturopathy believer

How I became a naturopathy believer

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

A food consultant tries to channel her healthier side, and here's what she discovers.

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek: Breastfeeding DOES NOT happen naturally. It has to be taught

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek: Breastfeeding DOES NOT happen naturally. It has to be taught

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Don't believe us? Listen to what doctors have to say this World Breastfeeding Week then.

Healthy for Anant Ambani to have lost so much weight so soon?

Healthy for Anant Ambani to have lost so much weight so soon?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It is said he worked towards losing weight in natural and safe ways.

Taapsee, Madhavan and the remaking of an old favourite

Taapsee, Madhavan and the remaking of an old favourite

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Horlicks widens brand appeal in increasingly competitive market.

Saudi princess vows to break 'societal norms', get more women into sport

Saudi princess vows to break 'societal norms', get more women into sport

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

A US-raised Saudi Arabian princess freshly appointed to increase female participation in sport plans to help licence gyms and modify outdoor spaces for women in the ultra-conservative Gulf Kingdom, she said in an interview on Monday.

How exercise helps you manage diabetes

How exercise helps you manage diabetes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It's fine to start slow and work up. As long as you're totalling 30 minutes of exercise each day, you are fine, says Dhruv Gupta

How doctors are trying to save Eman Ahmed

How doctors are trying to save Eman Ahmed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Eman Ahmed, who weighs around 500 kg and is the world's heaviest woman, has been under observation at the Saifee Hospital since her arrival in Mumbai on Saturday and has now been put on high-protein liquid diet, doctors said.

Dear Maggi: An open letter and farewell note

Dear Maggi: An open letter and farewell note

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Priya Bala on why she is glad Maggi is no more among the choices available for her to eat.

World Cancer Day: All you need to know

World Cancer Day: All you need to know

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Dr Prathima Reddy debunks the various myths surrounding the health condition.

How to stop snoring and sleep better

How to stop snoring and sleep better

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The best way to treat this problem is by making lifestyle modification like exercising regularly and having a healthy diet.

'Many times we miss the cancer symptoms'

'Many times we miss the cancer symptoms'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'Live a healthy lifestyle. Like what our parents taught us. Like our parents' parents taught them.' 'We become obese. In obesity the chance of cancer increases.' 'Any new symptom? Please talk to your doctor. Some screening test might need to be done.'

7 foods that help you lose weight faster

7 foods that help you lose weight faster

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Eat these foods to burn fat!

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

This week's digest of stories that are weird and crazy!

5 tips to stay fit at work

5 tips to stay fit at work

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Eat healthy food, do regular physical exercises, strike a balance between career, family and relationships.

Why so many Indian food product exports get rejected

Why so many Indian food product exports get rejected

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

India consistently ranked among the top three countries whose products were rejected for import by the regulator.

The many health benefits of dahi

The many health benefits of dahi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

We've all heard about calcium in milk and yogurt and how it makes our bones stronger, but a new study has found that consuming yogurt 4 to 5 times a week may help you lower the risk for developing Type-2 diabetes as well.

Red wine may be harmful for pregnant women

Red wine may be harmful for pregnant women

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

A round up of all the health news from around the world.

Bon appetit! 9-yr-old Shreya wows Obamas with 'garam masala' burger

Bon appetit! 9-yr-old Shreya wows Obamas with 'garam masala' burger

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Shreya was the only Indian-American to have been invited by the US First Lady.

How to stay fit this party season

How to stay fit this party season

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Follow these tips and you can have a ball without missing out on fun.

Does your child have high cholesterol?

Does your child have high cholesterol?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

An increasing number of overweight and under-exercised children are staring at serious heart problems if parents don't step in

Review: The Big C is a must watch

Review: The Big C is a must watch

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

There's really no reason why one should not watch The Big C, says Paloma Sharma.

He may not bleed, but periods matter to this man

He may not bleed, but periods matter to this man

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Women should stop being ashamed of their periods. They should start celebrating it, feels Nishant Bangera.