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During the holiday season, it can be difficult for even the most determined of us to stick to a healthy
Complex causes of premature and low-birthweight babies in India: Time spent fetching water, communal latrines, and harassment are strong factors
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Diabetes may begin more than 20 years before diagnosis
Early signs of type 2 diabetes can be identified more than 20 years before diagnosis, according to new research presented
Tarragon supplements may make healthy women gain weight: Study indicates plant extracts’ benefits may be sex-dependent
Russian tarragon and bitter melon supplements may be less helpful for women than men when it comes to combating metabolic
Fat girls do yoga too
Like a scene from Heathers (or Mean Girls, if you’re under 30), they cocked their heads to one side and
Exercise advice for overweight people
“Overweight people who are avoiding moving around aren’t lazy – they’re sensible.” So says Krista Scott-Dixon, a researcher and nutrition
Vitamin D supplements can help obese children lose weight
According to a study, Vitamin D supplements could promote weight loss in obese children. It may also help in reducing
Obesity, and not smoking, could be the biggest cause for cancer in women
Steps, like a ban on advertisements promoting junk food, are among the steps suggested to curb the problem at the
Pregnant Women May Now Have a New Way to Limit Unhealthy Weight Gain
Gaining too much weight during pregnancy is tied to an increased risk of complications for both mother and baby. However,