Overweight

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday released new body mass index charts for children in response to the growing obesity crisis in the U.S.The previous BMI chart for children ages 2 to 19, published in 2000, is based…

Food for thought: Obese and overweight children have less developed brains than their peers, study showsHigher weight and BMI in children 'influences key areas of brain’s connectivity'Warned this could affect attention span and…

A repurposed diabetes drug given as a once-a-week shot could knock nearly a fifth off an obese child's weight, a study has found.Minors aged 12 to 17 years old who were given semaglutide — brand name Wegovy — lost 14 per cent of their body…

Varicose veins are a skin condition that occurs when the veins in the body swell or enlarge. For some people, it can be excruciating and discomforting and can also affect their day-to-day activities. Varicose veins most commonly affect the…

Harvey Weinstein abused his power to corner women in hotel rooms and force himself upon them, according to the prosecution at his trial in Los Angeles.The disgraced film producer is facing 11 charges of rape and forced oral…

Junk food warning for mothers-to-be: Pregnant women who overindulge in ultraprocessed foods 'are a QUARTER more likely to have an obese child'Researchers tracked the lifestyles of 20,000 children born to 14,500 mothersExpectant…

Weight loss is an arduous journey that is likely to have numerous bumps along the way. One of the most common challenges that people who want to lose weight face is the need for immediate results, which often leads to futility because the…

A mother's level of education can be an important predictor of early childhood overweight and obesity, according to a new international study. The paper, published in Nature's International Journal of Obesity, looks at the relation between…

The Indian men's cricket team is not looking in the best shape and that was visible yet again during the 1st T20I against Australia in Mohali on Tuesday. Just days after their unceremonious exit from the Asia Cup after back-to-back losses…

After the Men in Blue were hammered by Australia by 4 wickets in a high-scoring T20I encounter on Tuesday (September 20) in Mohali, veteran Pakistan batsman Salman Butt threw a harsh dig at the Indian squad over some of their players' lack…