Bariatric Surgery for Obesity in India- Things to Know
Obesity is rising steeply in India and is becoming a major public health concern. According to the NFHS data of 2019, around one fourth of the population is obese while more than 5% of Indians are suffering from morbid or severe obesity.
Read MoreAt 13 Billion Pills In a year, India tops in Antibiotics Use Globally
India is the world's antibiotic-popping capital, recording the highest number of such pills consumed annually — 13 billion against 10 billion in China and 7 billion in the US. As a result of such reckless use, deadly strains of lifetaking bacteria that are resistant to even the latest generation of antibiotics have been found to be rampant in India.
Read MoreTop 20 Tips To Manage Cholesterol Levels
Cholesterol is one of the leading causes of heart disease. Want to stay away from this threatening problem? Besides your genes, your lifestyle also plays a major role in helping you fight cholesterol. Try these simple tips shared by Sunita Pathania - Sr. Registered Dietician and Diabetes Educator, Healthy Living Diet Clinic, Mumbai and you will be to life a cholesterol free life.
Read MoreObesity Support Group Meeting
Dr. Sunder Lal Memorial Hospital recently organised a meeting titled “Obesity Support Group” – an initiative that will enable patients operated for bariatric surgery to share their experiences after undergoing this life changing procedure.
Read MoreScientists Discover How the Obesity Gene Work
Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise. The work solves a big mystery: Since 2007, researchers have known that a gene called FTO was related to obesity, but they didn’t know how, and could not tie it to appetite or other known factors.
Read MoreHealth News Surgery
Thousands of Irish patients could have their life expectancy significantly increased and chronic diseases reversed following obesity surgery, new research suggests. In a paper to be presented in early September researchers at Galway university hospital and the Galway Clinic followed 118 morbidly obese patients for two years after they underwent gastric bypass surgery.
Read MoreTop-8-home remedies to reduce belly fat
It not only destroys your image but also increases your risk to many health ailments. Try these Ayurveda tips to lose the fat deposits around your belly.Start your day with lemon juice:This is one of the best therapies to eliminate belly fat.
Read More5 super seeds with amazing benefits
Here are five super seeds that health experts around the world recommend people should include in their diet. Sprinkle these over your baked dishes and breakfast cereal for a health boost. Good things come in small packages. In the world of wellness, super seeds embody this truism like no other food. Packed with essential nutrients and with multiple health benefits, they are nature's precious gifts to humanity.
Read MoreChildhood obesity continues modest decline in Phila.
Three years ago, with childhood obesity on what seemed to be a scary rise toward infinity, Philadelphia was among the first cities to report a short-term drop. With that tentative finding replicated, more or less, around the country, a new Philadelphia study has found longer-term evidence of a reversal in the 30-year trend.
Read MoreIndia to help with medical visa for Egyptian who's 'world's heaviest woman
A 36-year-old Egyptian woman, said to be the heaviest in the world at 500 kg, or half a ton, was refused a visa to India for medical treatment, that is, until her doctor brought it to the notice of external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, via, what else, but Twitter. Yesterday, Dr. Muffi Lakdawala, a bariatric surgeon in Mumbai, tweeted the minister saying: "Ma'am , Eman Ahmed (Egypt) 500kgs requested me 2 save her pls help me get her a medical visa as refused thru normal process"
Read MoreAspireAssist PATHWAY Trial shows 37% excess weight loss
Aspire Bariatrics has announced the results of its Pivotal Aspiration Therapy with Adjusted Lifestyle (PATHWAY) study of AspireAssist, a system that consists of a low-profile implantable gastrostomy tube and a siphon system, AspreAssist treatment was associated with greater weight loss than lifestyle counseling alone. Using the AspireAssist System, patients drain.
Read MoreWhat’s wrong with your diet?
It is very easy to lose hope when you are clueless about your own efforts. You have been eating well, exercising regularly and firmly controlling your cravings, yet the pair of sexy jeans you bought last year refuse all your efforts of wriggling in.
Read MoreFat-burning exercises for a very flat tummy
Losing fat on the belly is the hardest, they say. And when you want to strengthen your core and lose the flab, most probably what comes to mind are crunches and sit-ups
Read MoreToo much or too less : India battles body mass index blues
A staggeringly large number of Indians in 15 states are either overweight or underweight, and suffer from anaemia, according to the latest release of National Family and Health Survey (NFHS 4)
Read MoreLose weight for the festive season
The festive season is fast approaching and it's time to expedite your weight loss plan. Here are some tips.
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