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Study shows severe obesity may raise risk of 16 common conditions
New Delhi, April 7: People who are obese, particularly severely obese, could be at an increased risk of experiencing 16 common health conditions including obstructive sleep apnoea, Type 2 diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, according to a study.
Scientists identifies genes that make humans, Labradors more likely to become obese
Washington DC, March 9: Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime.
How brain plays central role in development of obesity
New Delhi, March 2: A new study has offered intriguing new insights into the origins of type 2 diabetes and obesity, as well as the brain's function as a critical control centre.
Study finds new subtypes of fat cells in human body
Jerusalem, Feb 18: A new international study has for the first time identified unique subpopulations of fat cells.
Targeting brain's memory systems can help tackle overeating, obesity: Study
New Delhi, Jan 15: Worried about overeating? Blame the hippocampus -- part of the brain responsible for learning and memory -- as it may be behind your food craving and the resulting weight gain, according to a study on Wednesday.