Researchers from Lieden University Medical Centre suggest that passengers in a window seat of a plane have a two-fold increase in the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a deadly blood clot. For obese passengers, this is likely to increase by six times. However, this risk does not appear to exist for middle and […]
Why Some People are Prone to Obeisity?
A new study suggests that’ Gut Bacteria’ may be responsible in making some people prone to obesity. This bacterium carries out the function of converting food into energy. The Study which has been published in the Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences which is available on line since 19th Jan, 009 […]
HIV-positive People On ARV At Higher Risk Of Diabetes, Heart Disease
Researchers at Australia’s Garvan Institute have said HIV-positive people receiving treatment for the virus might be at an increased risk of developing heart disease and type II diabetes. This, they say, is because some antiretroviral drugs can cause fat on the arms, legs, face and buttocks to move to the stomach. According to the report, […]
INFO ON SUMO
The minimum 136 kgs fat man who participate in Sumo is known as RIKISHI. Thus RIKISHI is a Sumo Wrestler.A Rikishi is called YOKOZUNA when he becomes a grand champion of Sumo .In Sumo a wrestler’s weight, size & strength are more important than the speed & suddenness of attack by the wrestler. The Sumo […]
Research promises to predict obesity by a simple blood test
This study opens doors to new tests to identify millions of people who are at risk. According to a new research from the Monell Center, the degree of change in blood triglyceride levels following a fatty meal may indicate susceptibility to diet-induced obesity. This finding open doors to new methods of identifying people, including children, […]
EFFECTIVE TIPS FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION
Obesity is a major health problem in India & abroad. The main reasons are faulty diet & changed life style. It has been found that Obesity is the root of most of the other ailments. Today various drugs are available which instantly reduce weight & even there are surgical processes like liposuction which remove the […]
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