Over 500 dengue cases in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Five people have died of dengue and over 500 confirmed cases of the vector-borne disease have been reported from across Pakistan, an official said.

Dawn reported that at least 533 confirmed cases of dengue fever have been reported in Pakistan.
The federal secretary of health, Khushnood Ahmed Lashari, confirmed the number of dengue … Read more >>>.

Apple or pear-shaped body? Blame it on your genes

LONDON – Our propensity to be apple- or pear-shaped lies partly in our genes. And they shape female shaopes more than males one.

A team from the Cambridge, Oxford and other universities has tracked more than a dozen genes that determine whether we store fat around our waists or across our thighs and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Apple or pear-shaped body? Blame it on your genes.

Blame your mom for your muffin top or thunder thighs

LONDON – A new study by an international team of researchers, including Cambridge and Oxford experts, has revealed that our propensity to be apple or pear-shaped is at least partly in our genes.

Understanding why fat deposits in certain places in the body, especially for females, could lead to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Blame your mom for your muffin top or thunder thighs.

Abu Dhabi to host obesity symposium

Abu Dhabi, Oct 11 (IANS/WAM) Around 400 medical professionals will participate in a symposium here on obesity Oct 16-17 to share new treatment methods and other aspects to fight the disease.

The symposium will focus on the latest medical updates and best practices in the field of obesity and minimal invasive surgery.
The annual conference, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Abu Dhabi to host obesity symposium.

Car show organized in Chennai to raise funds for cancer patients

CHENNAI – A car show was organised here on Sunday, to raise funds for cancer patients and school buildings.

The Super Car Show featured 25 iconic classic cars.

“These cars are looked up by common man and a common man cannot see these cars easily. He can see a collection of cars at one place. So, with …. Source article  : Car show organized in Chennai to raise funds for cancer patients.

Chemicals in mother’s blood linked to child’s obesity

WASHINGTON – A team of scientists has revealed that babies whose mothers had relatively high levels of the chemical DDE in their blood were more likely to both grow rapidly during their first 6 months and to have a high body mass index (BMI) by 14 months.

DDE, an …. Read the original article  : Chemicals in mother’s blood linked to child’s obesity.

Clinical trials show effective weight loss strategies for obese

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that lifestyle interventions, including physical activity and structured weight loss programs can result in significant weight loss.

In a one-year intensive lifestyle intervention study of diet and physical activity, Bret [..] Read the original article: here.