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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 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 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 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