![More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709287971_FBREAKWHOx.jpg)
More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds
More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems
Sun Mar 03 2024
![Depression direct cause of type 2 diabetes, research suggests Depression direct cause of type 2 diabetes, research suggests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683599727_Depression.jpg)
Depression direct cause of type 2 diabetes, research suggests
Obese people also are significantly more likely to have type 2 diabetes than those of normal weight.
Sat Sep 09 2023
![Netizen minta Zarina Zainuddin jaga pemakanan anak Netizen minta Zarina Zainuddin jaga pemakanan anak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689697578_TBobese.jpg)
Netizen minta Zarina Zainuddin jaga pemakanan anak
Baru-baru ini, pelakon dan usahawan Zarina Zainuddin berkongsi sepotong video yang mempamerkan anaknya, Muhammad Raizal Azrai atau Azal sedang menyanyikan lagu Majulah Singapura dengan lancar.
Tue Jul 18 2023
![More than half of the world will be overweight or obese by 2035 - report More than half of the world will be overweight or obese by 2035 - report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61676698896_ChildObesity.jpg)
More than half of the world will be overweight or obese by 2035 - report
Rates of obesity are rising particularly quickly among children and in lower income countries, the report found.
Thu Mar 02 2023
![Qatar looks to football, World Cup to kick obesity problem Qatar looks to football, World Cup to kick obesity problem](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81669373769_QATAR.jpg)
Qatar looks to football, World Cup to kick obesity problem
Qatar has some of the world's most overweight populations, with about 70 per cent of adults falling into the obese category.
Sat Nov 26 2022
![Brendan Fraser learns new way to move in Venice obesity drama Brendan Fraser learns new way to move in Venice obesity drama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662351409_BrendanFraser.jpg)
Brendan Fraser learns new way to move in Venice obesity drama
Brendan Fraser returns to the big screen as a leading man after a nine-year absence, playing the obese hero of "The Whale".
Mon Sep 05 2022
![Can you be overweight and healthy? Can you be overweight and healthy?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61590742689_ChildObesity.jpg)
Can you be overweight and healthy?
The debate revolves around whether a physically active overweight or obese person can still be considered metabolically healthy.
Sat Jun 11 2022
![Ramadan: Avoid over-eating, lead healthy life-style Ramadan: Avoid over-eating, lead healthy life-style](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649131584_ramadan.jpg)
Ramadan: Avoid over-eating, lead healthy life-style
UKM's Professor Dr Suzana Shahar said half of the adult population in the country were obese or overweight.
Tue Apr 05 2022
![Weight loss key to managing obese patients with osteoarthritis Weight loss key to managing obese patients with osteoarthritis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648089983_osteoarthritissaki.jpg)
Weight loss key to managing obese patients with osteoarthritis
The most common type of arthritis affecting the cartilage of a joint that is caused by injury or wear and tear of the joints over the years.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Health Matters: Obesity
Dato' Dr Nik Ritza Kosai joins us on Health Matters to speak about a very worrying statistic; 50% of Malaysians are either obese or overweight. Dishen Kumar tries to find out what can we do to keep our weight in check.
Sun Mar 20 2022
![Should you think twice about picking a 'diet' pack of potato chips? Should you think twice about picking a 'diet' pack of potato chips?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598701482_CHIPS.jpg)
Should you think twice about picking a 'diet' pack of potato chips?
People who frequently try to cut back on their eating tend to buy a large portion of a "light" substitute of high-calorie food.
Sat Aug 29 2020
![Overweight parents more likely to have overweight children -- but gender and age matter too Overweight parents more likely to have overweight children -- but gender and age matter too](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597409479_Obese.jpg)
Overweight parents more likely to have overweight children -- but gender and age matter too
Male and female school age children with an overweight or obese mother had a higher chance of being overweight.
Sat Aug 15 2020
![Ridding Malaysia s Reputation As This Region s Heavyweight Champion Ridding Malaysia s Reputation As This Region s Heavyweight Champion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/81573790421_awani-review.jpg)
Ridding Malaysia s Reputation As This Region s Heavyweight Champion
CVSKL cardiologist Dr Choo Gim Hooi wants Malaysians to choose a healthy lifestyle to address the unwanted tag of regional heavyweight. This as over half of Malaysians are either overweight or obese - a leading contributor to high blood pressure.
Mon Jun 10 2019
![Ridding Malaysia's Reputation As This Region's Heavyweight Champion Ridding Malaysia's Reputation As This Region's Heavyweight Champion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/81573790421_awani-review.jpg)
Ridding Malaysia's Reputation As This Region's Heavyweight Champion
CVSKL cardiologist Dr Choo Gim Hooi wants Malaysians to choose a healthy lifestyle to address the unwanted tag of regional heavyweight. This as over half of Malaysians are either overweight or obese
Mon Jun 10 2019
![Losing weight gets personal: Combining diet and behavioral changes may help Losing weight gets personal: Combining diet and behavioral changes may help](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51446205436_diet.jpg)
Losing weight gets personal: Combining diet and behavioral changes may help
He recently suggested that a patient split meals with his wife when they dined out, rather than each having large portions or avoiding restaurants entirely.
Sat Sep 02 2017