Dr Kona Lakshmi Kumari
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Screen Time, Gaming And Smartphones: Are They Fuelling India's Child Obesity Crisis?
With digital devices now an integral part of education, entertainment and social interaction, many children are spending several hours each day in front of screens. This shift in lifestyle may be one of the major contributors to the rise in childhood obesity.
- Tuesday June 9, 2026
- Health
- Written by Dr Kona Lakshmi Kumari
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How Semaglutide Works: Understanding Appetite, Hormones And Weight Loss In Simple Terms
Semaglutide belongs to a class of medicines that act on GLP-1 receptors, which play a major role in appetite, digestion and metabolism.
- Sunday March 22, 2026
- Health
- Written by Dr Kona Lakshmi Kumari
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Semaglutide Is Not A Quick Fix: Bariatric Surgeon Explains The Right Way To Use It
With generics poised to make semaglutide widely accessible in India, this medication has the potential to transform obesity care. But it cannot replace personalised, long-term treatment plans.
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- Health
- Written by Dr Kona Lakshmi Kumari