Tag: obesity
Pfizer vaccine may be less effective in obese people: Scientists
Data has suggested that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine may be less effective in people with obesity.
UK announces plans to battle obesity time bomb
Britain on Monday announced plans to tackle the "obesity time bomb," with a potpourri of measures, including ban on adverts…
2.3bn people overweight, 150m children stunted globally – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 2.3 billion children and adults are overweight, while more than 150 million…
Sweet drinks, not solid food, cause obesity: Scientists
The contribution of added dietary sugar to obesity comes largely from sugar-sweetened drinks, a shocking new finding by scientists suggests.
Meal timing can help weight loss: Scientists
A new research has found that eating only between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. curbs the appetite and can assist…
Lack of good sleep causes obesity: Scientists
An unhealthy weight can affect a person's well-being in various ways. That is why many people make a conscious effort…
A cup of coffee can help fight obesity
A simple cup of coffee may hold the key to tackling obesity and diabetes, suggests a new research.
10% of Tanzanians are obese – Official
Tanzania’s deputy health minister on Tuesday described obesity as one of the leading health concerns in the east African nation.
‘Obesity Rising In Africa, 672m People Affected Globally’FAO, Says FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has raised the alarm over what it termed “fastest rising incidences of obesity in…
Obesity to lower breast cancer risk in young women – Study
Young women with high body fat have a decreased chance of developing breast cancer before menopause, according to a study…
1.9bn adults overweight, 650m obese globally – FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said almost 1.9 billion people are overweight and some 650 million people are obese,…
Unconditional Support
By Sharon Jane Akinyemi It was my mom’s birthday few weeks ago, so I figured I’d mention something that she’s given…
Difficult But Not Impossible (2)
By Sharon Jane Akinyemi Last week I shared Joel’s weight loss story on the fact that I can balance my…
Difficult But Not Impossible
By Sharon Jane Akinyemi Joel happens to be my colleague and today I got a mail from him. It was…
Stress Causes Male Infertility —Study
Eromosele Ebhomele The increasing rate of infertility among men could partly be as a result of stress in jobs and…
Sugary Drinks Increase Cancer In Women
Women addicted to sugar-sweetened beverages and carbonated drinks do not only risk obesity, diabetes and heart disease, they also risk…
New York leads in banning drinking of sugary drinks
New York on Thursday became the first city in the United States and the whole world to impose a limited…