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'100 gm is not going to take away the love of 1.4 bn Indians': Deepa to Vinesh

Mid-Day Premium '100 gm is not going to take away the love of 1.4 bn Indians': Deepa to Vinesh

Like a perfect athlete, Vinesh has long defined herself as an Olympian, but instead of medals, she measured her career by moments

08 August,2024 10:39 PM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
IOC says Vinesh Phogat is 100 gms overweight; here’s her tryst with health

IOC says Vinesh Phogat is 100 gms overweight; here’s her tryst with health

As Indians across the world react to Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Olympics due to her being overweight, here is a look at how she has battled injuries to remain healthy for participation

07 August,2024 02:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
India's Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the finals due to being overweight

India's Vinesh Phogat disqualified from the finals due to being overweight

In the Paris Olympics 2024, Vinesh Phogat created history by becoming the first-ever woman wrestler to qualify for the finals of the Olympics. This was her third appearance in the Olympics. The Indian wrestler failed to win a medal in her two previous Olympic appearances

07 August,2024 12:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Weight gain in 20s can lead to weaker heart in old age, finds study

Weight gain in 20s can lead to weaker heart in old age, finds study

People who gain excess weight from their 20s are likely to have weaker hearts by the time they reach their 60s, according to a study

17 July,2024 03:46 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Ola CEO calls for 70 hrs work week, doctor warns of diseases, premature death

Ola CEO calls for 70 hrs work week, doctor warns of diseases, premature death

In a recent podcast, Bhavish reignited the debate on the 70-hour work week, saying that he is "fully in sync" with his advice

13 July,2024 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Woman weighing 160-kg gives birth to a healthy baby after 14 years of marriage

Woman weighing 160-kg gives birth to a healthy baby after 14 years of marriage

In one-of-a-kind pregnancy operations in Mumbai, Simmora Dsouza gave birth to a healthy 3.2 kg baby after 14 years of marriage

01 April,2024 05:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Diabetics over age 65 can still add some weight to cut death risk: Research

Diabetics over age 65 can still add some weight to cut death risk: Research

For older diabetic individuals who are moderately overweight but not obese, maintaining rather than losing weight may be a more practical way of reducing their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease

30 March,2024 12:01 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
12.5 million Indian kids, teens obese

12.5 million Indian kids, teens obese

The total number obese people has surpassed one billion world over.

02 March,2024 07:38 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Does Ozempic help in sustainable weight loss?

Mid-Day Premium Does Ozempic help in sustainable weight loss?

Ozempic has attracted a lot of attention worldwide for being a quick weight loss solution, a wellness expert helps us break down the latest trend, how it works, and its long-term implications

19 February,2024 11:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Report: Alarming surge in chronic joint pains and hypertension starting at 26

Report: Alarming surge in chronic joint pains and hypertension starting at 26

The study targeted individuals aged between 18 to 55 years with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher, all classified as obese. The Obesity Report sheds light on various aspects, revealing concerning patterns in comorbidities, awareness towards medical treatments, fitness efforts and more

30 January,2024 05:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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