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Weight Loss Drugs May Impact Brain's Reward Centre, Study Warns
Newer oral weight loss drugs could be doing more than only suppressing appetite -- they may also be directly altering brain circuits that control motivation and reward, according to a new study.
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Unexpected Weight Gain Around The Waist Is Not Just Ageing: Doctors Explain Insulin Resistance In Women
Unexpected weight gain around the waist in women is not just a sign of ageing. Dr Shraddhey Katiyar and Dr Tripti Raheja explain insulin resistance in women and recommend ways to prevent it.
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Abdominal Fat Poses Greater Health Risk Than Overall Obesity, Warns Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said o
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Drug Regulator Tightens Watch On GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs, Issues Notice
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, along with state regulators, has initiated targeted enforcement measures to curb malpractices and ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices in the supply chain.
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Weight Loss Tips: These Habits Can Help You Achieve Flatter Stomach
Belly Fat-Burning Tips: National surveys and large studies show rising central obesity across urban and rural populations. Here we share habits to inculcate to successfully reduce abdominal fat.
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Explained: What Are Sugar And Fat Boards? Why Is The Government Pushing Them In Indian Institutions
In a new initiative, the Ministry of Health has urged all government offices to prominently display "sugar and fat boards" to push for healthier workplaces.
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'Once-A-Week Shot' Weight-Loss Drug Mounjaro Launched In India By Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly and Company (India) on Thursday said it has launched a first-of-its-kind medication for obesity and type 2 diabetes in the country after obtaining approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
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Do You Skip Breakfast Too Often? Beware! It Can Actually Make You Fat
The findings showed that 26.7 per cent of people who skipped breakfast were obese, compared with 10.9 per cent of those who ate it frequently.
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Here's How Belly Fat Can Increase Your Chances Of Heart Attack! Tips To Reduce Belly Fat
Belly fat can make you more prone to risk of heart disease as compared to people who are obese as per their body mass index but don't have belly fat.
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How an Apple Can Define Obesity: Know Your Body Shape
Metabolic syndrome encompasses increased sugar levels, high blood pressure, abnormally lipids fractions and fatty liver with the central apple-shaped obesity.
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Mirrors Can Make Unhealthy Foods Less Tasty: Study
Watching yourself in the mirror while eating can reduce the perceived tastiness of unhealthy food, according to scientists who suggest that placing mirrors at restaurants could help diners make healthy choices.
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Abdominal fat predicts hypertension
Greater amounts of fat in the abdomen point to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a recent study. Several studies have associated central obesity with hypertension but no forward-looking studies have investigated whether abdominal fat as measured by CT scans predicts who is likely to become hypertensive.
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Weight Loss Drugs May Impact Brain's Reward Centre, Study Warns
Newer oral weight loss drugs could be doing more than only suppressing appetite -- they may also be directly altering brain circuits that control motivation and reward, according to a new study.
-
Unexpected Weight Gain Around The Waist Is Not Just Ageing: Doctors Explain Insulin Resistance In Women
Unexpected weight gain around the waist in women is not just a sign of ageing. Dr Shraddhey Katiyar and Dr Tripti Raheja explain insulin resistance in women and recommend ways to prevent it.
-
Abdominal Fat Poses Greater Health Risk Than Overall Obesity, Warns Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said o
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Drug Regulator Tightens Watch On GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs, Issues Notice
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, along with state regulators, has initiated targeted enforcement measures to curb malpractices and ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices in the supply chain.
-
Weight Loss Tips: These Habits Can Help You Achieve Flatter Stomach
Belly Fat-Burning Tips: National surveys and large studies show rising central obesity across urban and rural populations. Here we share habits to inculcate to successfully reduce abdominal fat.
-
Explained: What Are Sugar And Fat Boards? Why Is The Government Pushing Them In Indian Institutions
In a new initiative, the Ministry of Health has urged all government offices to prominently display "sugar and fat boards" to push for healthier workplaces.
-
'Once-A-Week Shot' Weight-Loss Drug Mounjaro Launched In India By Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly and Company (India) on Thursday said it has launched a first-of-its-kind medication for obesity and type 2 diabetes in the country after obtaining approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
-
Do You Skip Breakfast Too Often? Beware! It Can Actually Make You Fat
The findings showed that 26.7 per cent of people who skipped breakfast were obese, compared with 10.9 per cent of those who ate it frequently.
-
Here's How Belly Fat Can Increase Your Chances Of Heart Attack! Tips To Reduce Belly Fat
Belly fat can make you more prone to risk of heart disease as compared to people who are obese as per their body mass index but don't have belly fat.
-
How an Apple Can Define Obesity: Know Your Body Shape
Metabolic syndrome encompasses increased sugar levels, high blood pressure, abnormally lipids fractions and fatty liver with the central apple-shaped obesity.
-
Mirrors Can Make Unhealthy Foods Less Tasty: Study
Watching yourself in the mirror while eating can reduce the perceived tastiness of unhealthy food, according to scientists who suggest that placing mirrors at restaurants could help diners make healthy choices.
-
Abdominal fat predicts hypertension
Greater amounts of fat in the abdomen point to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a recent study. Several studies have associated central obesity with hypertension but no forward-looking studies have investigated whether abdominal fat as measured by CT scans predicts who is likely to become hypertensive.
