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POSTED January 19, 2012 - 12:15 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Junk food not fuelling obesity - study

Although it may be hard to believe, but munching on candies and chips or sipping in too much soda do not make kids gain weight. The findings are especially true for middle-school children, researchers say.

Despite the fact that the childhood obesity rates in the US have tripled between the early 1970s and the late 2000s, the researchers highlight that there exits no connection between soaring obesity ra

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6 Ways to Keep the Kids Active
Many children around the world find sedentary activities like watching television and playing video games more fun compared to the games that involve physical activity. But do not loose heart. The Med Guru guides you on how to keep your kids active.
by Manisha Mishra - September 10, 2011

In the age of technological advancements it has become a daunting task for the parents to keep their kids involved in physical activities.

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POSTED July 16, 2011 - 15:13 | POSTED BY Silky Chandvani

Chemicals in shampoo may make you fat!

Trying everything possible to lose weight and still no success? A shocking new study reveals that 'chemical calories' present in beauty products could be quietly contributing to your weight gain.

Scientists at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York suggest that pthalates, a chemical ingredient present in 70 percent of the beauty products, including shampoo, body lotions, and soaps, interferes with body's mechanism to control weight.

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