Last year in the United States, the government declared type 2 diabetes and obesity as national epidemics. 49 out of the 50 states in the country…
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Gastric banding surgery, is the least invasive surgery of all the weight loss surgeries. It requires very less recovery time, poses no risk and no malnutrition…
A significant number of Americans suffer with morbid obesity. What is Morbid Obesity? The United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines “morbid obesity” as being…
Accumulation of fat around the waist is commonly referred to as “Belly fat”. It is common among men, women and children. It is also known as…
Obesity is one of the biggest problems affecting millions of people worldwide. This can lead to a life-threatening situation and also give rise to other health…
Holidays bring celebrations, relatives, loved ones, cheer and “Food”. Cakes, brownies, cookies, truffles, desserts… the list goes on. Now, if you have been trying to battle…
Have you ever looked at the mirror and noticed that your neck looks bulky due to the fat deposit? You look for ways to get rid…
Diet, exercise, slimming pills are all passé. Cow urine is the latest fad among people trying to lose weight. There has been a lot of debate…
Anorexia Nervosa: ‘Anorexia’ in Greek means ‘lack of appetite’. Low body weight and Distortion of body image determines this eating disorder. People suffering from the ‘Anorexia…
In the US, about 25% of teens are obese. These obese teens are at a very high risk of becoming obese adults. Adolescent Obesity is associated…
About 22 million of total population of children under 5 worldwide are overweight. Approximately 1 in every 4 American children is obese. There has been a…
Fluid-filled sacs resembling blisters in the ovary are called Ovarian cysts. These growths are formed on the two almond shaped organs present on each side of…