Lifestyle diseases

London: Greed, not laziness, is to be blamed for the soaring obesity rates throughout the developed world, says a WHO study.

Two new studies have shown that kids with a history of consuming melamine-contaminated milk powder are at a higher risk of developing kidney stones and other urological complications.

Milk may be key to kidney stones risk

Alok Jha

High rates of obesity in richer countries cause up to one billion extra tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions every year, compared with countries with leaner populations, according to a study that assesses the additional food and fuel requirements of the overweight. The finding is particularly worrying, scientists say, because obesity is on the rise in many rich nations.

So says a multi-centric study on nutrition-related diseases in women

NEW DELHI: A country-wide survey has indicated high prevalence of obesity, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol levels in women over 35 years of age in India.

PRAKHAR TRIPATHI

Cardiologists say that less oily food is the key to stop putting on extra weight. A daily exercise regimen will also help fight fat and ensure healthy living.

International fast food chains and major catering firms in Britain have decided to introduce calorie information on their menus for the first time from this month. As part of its drive to tackle growing obesity in Britain, the Labour government in January introduced the calorie labelling scheme for restaurants, pubs and takeaways.

What is overweight for Caucasians is now obese for Indians Veena Katyal

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