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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Low Among Under-50 Adults, Despite Rising Cases
A recent survey by Ohio State University reveals a concerning lack of awareness about pancreatic cancer in adults under 50. With rates rising in this demographic, experts urge better understanding of risk factors, including obesity and lifestyle habits. Preventative measures such as weight management and awareness of family history are emphasised a...
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"Concerning Situation": Economic Survey On Rising Obesity In India
Raising concerns over growing obesity and increase of consumption of highly processed foods laden with sugars and fat, the Economic Survey said 54 per cent of the total disease burden in India is due to unhealthy diets.
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Half Of All Adults In India Unfit, Women Most Physically Inactive: Study
Almost 50 per cent of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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The Obesity Epidemic: More Than One Billion People Are Obese Worldwide, Says Lancet Study
According to the World Health Organisation, in 2022, 2.5 billion adults aged 18 years and older were overweight, including over 890 million adults who were living with obesity.
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Over 1 Billion People Around The World Are Obese: Study
The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet journal.
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Watching Television As Children Linked To High Blood Pressure And Obesity As Adults, Claims Study
While screens are ubiquitous in modern life, experts argue that screen time does not have to be inherently harmful for children.
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Obesity Among Adults On Rise In India, Decline In Undernourished People: UN Report
The number of undernourished people in India has declined in the last 15 years to 224.3 million in 2019-2021, according to a UN report, which also said that there are more obese adults and anaemic women in the world's second most populous country.
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"Obesity Rising Among Children, Adults": National Family Health Survey
There has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age with 33 states and union territories registering a spike in the number of overweight children, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
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Study Identifies Long-Term Weight Retention, Associated Health Risks In Obese Adults
As per the study those who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of health complications and death, according to a study.
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Weight Loss: Older People Can Lose As Much Weight As Younger People Through Diet Changes
Weight loss: The researchers suggest that age in no barrier when it comes to weight loss. Older people can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using only lifestyle changes.
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Weight Loss: Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets Like Keto May Help Older People Deal With Obesity
Wight loss in older people: A new study claims that low-carb and high-fat diets may improve the body composition, fat distribution and metabolic health of the elderly.
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Number Of Malnourished People Declines By 60 Million In A Decade In India: UN
The number of undernourished people in India has declined by 60 million in over a decade, according to a UN report which said that there were less stunted children but more obese adults in the country.
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Consuming Avocado Daily May Keep Obesity-Related Issue At Bay: Try These Delicious Avocado Recipes
A new study stated that inclusion of one avocado in your daily diet may improve the ability to focus attention in adults whose measurements of height and weight are categorised as overweight or obese.
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Eating Avocado Daily May Help Lower Bad Cholesterol: Study
Eating one avocado a day was associated with lower levels of LDL (specifically small, dense LDL particles) and oxidised LDL in adults with overweight or obesity.
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Today’s Obesity Could Be The Result Of Excessive Sugar Intake During Childhood; Says A Study
According to a new study published by the researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, current obesity rates in adults in the United States could be the result of dietary changes that took place decades ago.
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Low Among Under-50 Adults, Despite Rising Cases
A recent survey by Ohio State University reveals a concerning lack of awareness about pancreatic cancer in adults under 50. With rates rising in this demographic, experts urge better understanding of risk factors, including obesity and lifestyle habits. Preventative measures such as weight management and awareness of family history are emphasised a...
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"Concerning Situation": Economic Survey On Rising Obesity In India
Raising concerns over growing obesity and increase of consumption of highly processed foods laden with sugars and fat, the Economic Survey said 54 per cent of the total disease burden in India is due to unhealthy diets.
-
Half Of All Adults In India Unfit, Women Most Physically Inactive: Study
Almost 50 per cent of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
-
The Obesity Epidemic: More Than One Billion People Are Obese Worldwide, Says Lancet Study
According to the World Health Organisation, in 2022, 2.5 billion adults aged 18 years and older were overweight, including over 890 million adults who were living with obesity.
-
Over 1 Billion People Around The World Are Obese: Study
The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet journal.
-
Watching Television As Children Linked To High Blood Pressure And Obesity As Adults, Claims Study
While screens are ubiquitous in modern life, experts argue that screen time does not have to be inherently harmful for children.
-
Obesity Among Adults On Rise In India, Decline In Undernourished People: UN Report
The number of undernourished people in India has declined in the last 15 years to 224.3 million in 2019-2021, according to a UN report, which also said that there are more obese adults and anaemic women in the world's second most populous country.
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"Obesity Rising Among Children, Adults": National Family Health Survey
There has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age with 33 states and union territories registering a spike in the number of overweight children, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
-
Study Identifies Long-Term Weight Retention, Associated Health Risks In Obese Adults
As per the study those who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of health complications and death, according to a study.
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Weight Loss: Older People Can Lose As Much Weight As Younger People Through Diet Changes
Weight loss: The researchers suggest that age in no barrier when it comes to weight loss. Older people can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger people using only lifestyle changes.
-
Weight Loss: Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets Like Keto May Help Older People Deal With Obesity
Wight loss in older people: A new study claims that low-carb and high-fat diets may improve the body composition, fat distribution and metabolic health of the elderly.
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Number Of Malnourished People Declines By 60 Million In A Decade In India: UN
The number of undernourished people in India has declined by 60 million in over a decade, according to a UN report which said that there were less stunted children but more obese adults in the country.
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Consuming Avocado Daily May Keep Obesity-Related Issue At Bay: Try These Delicious Avocado Recipes
A new study stated that inclusion of one avocado in your daily diet may improve the ability to focus attention in adults whose measurements of height and weight are categorised as overweight or obese.
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Eating Avocado Daily May Help Lower Bad Cholesterol: Study
Eating one avocado a day was associated with lower levels of LDL (specifically small, dense LDL particles) and oxidised LDL in adults with overweight or obesity.
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Today’s Obesity Could Be The Result Of Excessive Sugar Intake During Childhood; Says A Study
According to a new study published by the researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, current obesity rates in adults in the United States could be the result of dietary changes that took place decades ago.
