Birth control jab doesn't make every woman prone to excessive weight gainJuly 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has debunked the myth that all women who use the birth control jab medroxyprogesterone acetate, more commonly known as Depo-Provera, are more likely to gain excessive weight. They say that their findings will help physicians to counsel patients appropriately.
Quitting smoking provides immediate benefit to heartJuly 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Smokers can immediately improve their cardiovascular health by kicking the butt, according to a study. Researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, NY, say that smoking cessation provides immediate benefits to patients.
Strict control over kids' diet not linked with childhood weight gainMay 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Strict maternal control over eating habits during early childhood-such as determining how much a child should eat and coaxing them to eat certain foods-might not have any connection with future weight gain in kids, according to a study. The study suggests that such behaviour may be a response to concerns over a child's increasing weight.
What keeps smokers thinMay 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Previous studies have shown that smokers have less body fat as compared to non-smokers. Now, a new study by U.S.
Positive body image can help young women shed weightApril 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - a bit of dialogue and support can be more effective than exercise in helping women not only keep off the weight, but also stay smoke-free, a new study has found. 'A lot of college women report smoking to keep their weight down.
Giving up smoking and bad habits can improve senior's healthApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Previous smokers easily outpaced current smokers in physical activity, suggesting that giving up such bad habits can positively impact a senior's health later in life. These findings were based on a study of more than 2,000 seniors who were current smokers, past smokers and had never smoked.
It's never too late to change bad habitsApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Changing bad habits such as smoking, even at an older age, could positively impact a senior's health later in life, a new study has found. The research linking bad habits such as smoking and the direct impact on a senior's health, was conducted on over 2,000 seniors who were current smokers, past smokers and had never smoked.
Weight gain early on impairs mobility in old ageApril 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Burdening yourself with excess weight early on is likely to impair your old-age mobility, even if those extra pounds are shed, says a new research. 'In both men and women, being overweight or obese put them at greater risk of developing mobility limitations in old age, and the longer they had been overweight or obese, the greater the risk,' said lead investigator Denise Houston.
Mischa Barton to gain weight for new roleMarch 20th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Mischa Barton will be gaining weight for the role of a supermodel in a forthcoming show. According to reports, Barton was firmly told by the show bosses that she would get to play the role in the show only if she got rid of her skinny frame.
Mischa Barton asked to gain weight or lose roleMarch 19th, 2009 LONDON - Former 'OC' actress Mischa Barton has reportedly been ordered to put on weight or face losing her role in a new US TV show. Barton has agreed to play the part of a supermodel in CW network's upcoming drama pilot 'A Beautiful Life' but has been told to pile on the pounds by bosses who are worried her skinny frame will set a bad example to young viewers, reports contactmusic.com.
Gwyneth Paltrow misses smokingFebruary 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Oscar winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow has expressed her yearning to smoke again. The 'Iron Man' actress has also decided to take up smoking in old age, reports thesun.co.uk.
I was paid to gain weight: Swapnil JoshiJanuary 30th, 2009 MUMBAI - At a time when all the actors are headed to the gym to tone their body, television actor Swapnil Joshi, best remembered for having played Lord Krishna in mythological serial 'Mahabharat', is gorging on food to gain weight. He says he gained seven kilos for the new show 'Ghar Ki Baat'.
Moderate weight loss helps obese avoid heart disease riskJanuary 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Obese people can avoid a lifetime of health problems, especially heart disease, if they go in for a moderate weight reduction. An estimated 50 million Americans have the potentially serious metabolic syndrome, a clustering of risk factors that leads to heart disease.
Complaint against Ajay Devgun for smoking at public placeJanuary 5th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - A Chandigarh-based non-government organisation (NGO) Tuesday filed a complaint against Bollywood actor Ajay Devgun for allegedly smoking at a public place. 'We have submitted a written complaint at the offices of senior superintendent of police and director of health services, Chandigarh.
Eating less fends off weight gain in middle-ageJanuary 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Does eating less help fend off weight gain in middle age? Yes, says a new study. The study found that women had more than twice the risk of substantial weight gain if they did not become more restrained in their eating.
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