500m people to develop chronic illness from physical inactivity by 2030 – WHO
WHO stated that 500 million people risked developing NCDs between 2020 and 2030 if governments worldwide don’t take urgent action ...
Tag: Obesity
World Kidney Day: How Nigerians can avoid kidney diseases
“Their major function is to excrete waste from the body. They (kidneys) also regulate water and salt balance, ..."
Fructose Sugar: A major driver of obesity, diabetes and hypertension, By Mukaila Kareem
When fructose is chronically consumed in a sedentary state, it is converted to fat, which reminds me of “F Stands ...
World Cancer Day: How to avoid, detect, treat cancer
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) says 70,327 Nigerians died from cancer in 2018, while 115,950 new cases ...
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Obesity increasing in Africa, 672m people affected globally – FAO
The UN agriculture chief called for “transformative changes to food systems.
Erectile dysfunction linked to increased risk of heart disease – Study
The study followed more than 1,900 men aged 60 to 78 over four years.
Child obesity more prevalent in southern Europe – Report
“A total of 38 countries took part in the survey; but Britain and Germany were not part of it."
Child, adolescent obesity increases tenfold in last four decades – WHO
The global agencies say children should reduce consumption of cheap, ultra-processed, calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods.
Insufficient sleep may lead to obesity, study suggests
“The current consensus is that seven to nine hours is best for most adults.”
Child obesity in Nigeria remains low despite global increase
Only 1.6 per cent of Nigerian children are overweight compared with the global average.
Fast foods major cause of obesity in Nigeria, says nutritionist
Mr. Ajobo, however, advised against the use of anti-obesity drugs as they could manifest harmful effects after using them for ...