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October 25, 2026
When cops cannot cope: The heavy mental, physical toll of policing in India
Police mental health is under severe strain across India as personnel grapple with a perilous combination of cumulative operational trauma, rigid organisational hierarchies, irregular shifts, and heightened risks of cardiovascular disease
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October 25, 2026
‘When you care for children and adults in distress, it is important to take rest’: Dr Laura Carolyn Wood
Dr Laura Carolyn Wood, forensic paediatrician a nd director, VITA Foundation, emphasises that professionals and caregivers must prioritise physical movement, balanced nutrition, and adequate rest to mitigate allostatic load and sustain long-term wellbeing
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October 25, 2026
Why prioritising health of police force benefits entire society
Police personnel health has emerged as an urgent occupational concern, with officers facing major risks of metabolic disorders, chronic physical exhaustion, and intense psychological stress after entering active duty rosters.
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October 25, 2026
‘Protein and fibre first, then carbs and fat’: Amita Gadre
Healthy eating starts with prioritising protein and dietary fibre on your plate before adding carbohydrates and fats, according to clinical nutritionist and author Amita Gadre
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October 25, 2026
Cellular reprogramming: Resetting the biological clock for a healthier lifespan
Cellular reprogramming enables scientists to reset the biological clock of mature human cells without stripping away their functional identities, paving the way for unprecedented breakthroughs in regenerative medicine
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October 18, 2026
THE WEEK Metabolic Health Summit: Why focus should be on prevention
Addressing THE WEEK’s Metabolic Health Summit in Lucknow, policymakers and clinicians emphasised the need for early screening, routine physical activity, balanced nutrition, and reinforced grassroots health programmes
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October 11, 2026
The WEEK Metabolic Health Summit: Tackling the rising tide of obesity and diabetes
Experts in Kerala are calling for a crucial shift from late-stage treatment to integrated care to manage the state's rising cardiometabolic burden and secure a healthier future
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October 10, 2026
THE WEEK Metabolic Health Summit | Rising diabetes, obesity burden puts UP’s metabolic health challenge in focus
At THE WEEK Metabolic Health Summit 2026 in Uttar Pradesh, leading medical experts, researchers, and government officials addressed the escalating public health crisis of metabolic disorders like diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease
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October 10, 2026
UP needs preventive healthcare push as lifestyle diseases hit younger people: Brajesh Pathak at THE WEEK Metabolic Health Summit
At THE WEEK Metabolic Health Summit, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak issued a stark warning about the rise of lifestyle diseases, such as obesity and heart conditions, among the youth
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September 27, 2026
Jansen's disease: How a mother's love sparked a medical breakthrough
A woman with an extremely rare genetic disease took it upon herself to initiate the development of a drug, and became its first human trial participant, so that her sons and others with the same condition might have a better future
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September 27, 2026
From reptiles to remedies: How python blood is inspiring an Ozempic alternative
A python weight loss compound, known as pTOS, has been discovered by researchers and shows promise in suppressing appetite by acting on the brain's regulatory centre