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obesity
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May 24, 2026
How Eli Lilly’s new weight-loss drug achieves up to 30 per cent weight loss
Triple-action obesity drug delivers near bariatric-level weight loss in trial. Eli Lilly also reported a range of side effects, consistent with other incretin-based weight-loss therapies
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April 04, 2026
Are 'Mounjaro brides' on the rise? Concerns mount over generic weight-loss drugs flooding Indian markets
In India, more brides—often called 'Mounjaro Brides'—are turning to trending weight-loss injections before their weddings to lose weight fast
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March 03, 2026
Apollo doctor shares 5 ways to reverse obesity without extreme dieting
Obesity is a chronic, relapsing metabolic condition that increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, joint problems, infertility, and certain cancers
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February 25, 2026
Affordable GLP-1 therapy? Zydus to launch reusable semaglutide pen in India
One of the standout features of Zydus' semaglutide offering is its unique, indigenously developed drug delivery system
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February 10, 2026
Economic Survey 2025–26 flags rising obesity, diabetes and digital addiction in India
The Economic Survey 2025–26 warns that rising obesity, diabetes, mental health issues and digital addiction are emerging as major public health challenges in India, despite sharp improvements in maternal and child mortality
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February 06, 2026
Can weight-loss medications stop obesity from turning into a chronic disease?
Obesity is a complex condition that places mechanical, mental, and physical strain on the body, increasing the risk of chronic disease and reduced quality of life
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January 28, 2026
Where your body stores fat may affect your brain more than your weight
A new study suggests that the impact of obesity on brain health depends not just on how much fat the body carries, but where it is stored
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January 16, 2026
Low tax on sugary drinks and alcohol fuels health risks, WHO warns
The World Health Organisation has warned that sugary drinks and alcohol are becoming more affordable globally due to weak taxation, fuelling obesity, diabetes, heart disease and preventable deaths
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January 09, 2026
Weight and health issues return within two years of stopping obesity drugs, study finds
The health benefits to blood pressure and cholesterol levels also fade after discontinuing the weight-loss medication, raising questions about long-term obesity treatment
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January 05, 2026
Is tape measure more accurate than your BMI?
BMI is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters, and it usually does not directly measure body fat
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January 03, 2026
Can AI be your personal trainer? 7 ChatGPT prompts for weight loss
A tech expert shared on X his weight-loss journey using ChatGPT. His success story caught the attention of many social media users, who said they would try it too
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December 21, 2025
'Use anti-obesity drugs very judiciously': Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh
Calling obesity a chronic, relapsing disease, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh urged caution in the use of weight-loss drugs and warned against misinformation
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November 15, 2025
THE WEEK Health Summit 2025 | Experts call for change in family habits, bold policies to bend obesity, NCD curve
Experts warned that India is entering a critical phase where obesity and lifestyle-driven NCDs are rising rapidly across both cities and villages
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November 15, 2025
THE WEEK Health Summit 2025 | Can India beat the obesity epidemic? Novo Nordisk’s Vikrant Shrotriya reveals the solution
Vikrant Shrotriya, Managing Director of Novo Nordisk India, highlighted the growing health crisis of lifestyle diseases in India, pointing to the 'thin-fat' phenomenon and rising obesity rates
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October 26, 2025
Drink more water to slim down? Science says hydration could be your secret weight-loss ally
Water for weight loss is gaining recognition as a simple yet effective strategy to combat obesity, as highlighted by the Health Ministry and extensive research
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September 21, 2025
Why diet matters more: New research pinpoints overeating as primary obesity driver
While physical activity is crucial, new research highlights that consuming more calories, especially from ultra-processed foods, is the main factor contributing to rising obesity rates
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September 19, 2025
India's alarming childhood obesity crisis: A looming global health threat
Childhood obesity in India is a rapidly escalating public health crisis, with UNICEF predicting India will have the highest number of overweight children globally by 2030
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September 15, 2025
Triple dose of obesity drug safely improves weight loss outcomes: Study
Higher dose semaglutide significantly improves weight loss, with clinical trials showing a 7.2mg dose led to an average 19 per cent body weight reduction and improved health outcomes
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September 08, 2025
Does waist-to-height ratio offer a better measure than outdated BMI?
Experts explain why the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is emerging as a more effective predictor of health outcomes, especially liver disease, than the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI)
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August 17, 2025
4 steps to reduce added sugars in your diet to ward off obesity and diabetes
Added sugars pose significant health risks and implementing practical strategies is crucial to improving overall health and wellness
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August 10, 2025
Want to lose weight? Reducing food cravings and controlled snacking could be the key
Weight loss success is strongly linked to managing and reducing food cravings, a significant challenge for many. Find out what a recent study had to say about this strategy
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August 05, 2025
Health strategy: Why controlled snacking could be your weight loss secret
Controlled snacking on sweets, rather than outright banning them, can be a surprising yet effective strategy for long-term weight management
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July 15, 2025
Health ministry draws up plan to combat obesity, food items to display 'oil and sugar content'
The Union Health Ministry has also called for printing health messages on all official stationery, as a daily reminder to combat obesity
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June 24, 2025
How adolescent obesity is rewiring young brains and shaping mental health
The brain becomes hijacked by its inflammation, making the very behaviours that could help- like impulse control and long-term planning, increasingly difficult to access
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June 02, 2025
Why obesity is rising among schoolchildren in Delhi
As per the study, students in private schools were also more likely to have elevated blood sugar levels and showed three times higher likelihood of metabolic syndrome
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