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Processed Foods Fuel India’s Metabolic Crisis

He said the problem was not limited to people with particular lifestyle choices, noting that even individuals who identify as pure vegetarians or do not smoke or consume alcohol can develop metabolic

September 15, 2026

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Study Links Psoriasis to Obesity, Liver Disease

This lingering inflammation was significantly associated with elevated body mass index (BMI), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), higher baseline systemic inflammation, and increased adipose (fat) tissue levels A new international study

May 21, 2025

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Weight-Loss Jabs May Reduce Risk of Obesity-Related Cancers

GLP-1-based medications mimic the natural glucose hormone GLP-1, which works by decreasing appetite and promoting feelings of fullness A new study from Israel suggests that weight-loss injections, specifically GLP-1-based medicines, could help

May 18, 2025

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First Trimester Weight Gain Linked to Excess Foetal Fat

The findings, appearing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, may be key to developing early intervention strategies to prevent adult obesity associated with heavier birth weight. Foetuses of women who gain

February 12, 2025

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Understanding Brain’s Orexin System Could Combat Obesity

Understanding what happens in the brain to facilitate this decision-making process is essential for developing new strategies to promote physical activity…reports Asian Lite News According to the World Health Organization, 80 per

August 7, 2024

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Prenatal Stress May Raise Depression and Obesity Risks in Kids

The body’s stress management system, the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis, releases cortisol in response to stress…reports Asian Lite News High stress among women in pregnancy may get passed on to the

July 22, 2024

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Gut Bacteria Linked to Compulsive Eating, Obesity

They found an increase in bacteria belonging to a group called the Proteobacteria phylum and a decrease in bacteria belonging to the Actinobacteria phylum in the food-addicted mice…reports Asian Lite News Worried

June 28, 2024

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Prolonged Sitting Equals Dangers of Smoking, Obesity

The doctor advised taking 5-minute standing or walking breaks after every 30-45 minutes of sitting while suggesting some measures to minimise sitting duration…reports Asian Lite News Does your occupation require you to

May 24, 2024

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Drinking Orange Juice May Combat Obesity, Study Finds

Called AMP Kinase, this regulator turns on the machinery in the body that burns fats to create energy, and it also blocks the manufacture of fats…reports Asian Lite News Want to live

May 15, 2024

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Unravelling the Causes and Consequences of Childhood Obesity

Encouraging kids to eat mindfully and with balance requires deliberate methods. Emphasize a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while restricting processed foods, sugary drinks, and excessive saturated/trans fat…Dr.

November 21, 2023

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