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Aishwarya Mohanraj Says She Used Mounjaro For 22 Kg Weight Loss: Doctor Explains How It Works And Who Should Avoid It
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Mounjaro, a diabetes and weight-loss drug, is the brand name for tirzepatide. It is a prescription drug primarily used for type-2 diabetes. The drug is also widely used for its weight loss benefits.
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Novo Nordisk Sues Telehealth Company Over 'Knock-Off' Weight Loss Drugs, Flags Patient Safety Risks
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
The lawsuit, filed in the US, alleges that Hims infringed Novo Nordisk's patent by mass marketing compounded semaglutide products that have not been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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UK Woman Left In Diabetic Coma After Using Fake Ozempic Bought On Facebook
- Friday February 6, 2026
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A UK woman narrowly survived after using a counterfeit Ozempic pen bought on Facebook, prompting warnings over fake weight loss drugs and online scams.
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Can A Common Diabetes Drug Treat Long Covid When Taken Early? Experts Say Yes
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Emerging evidence suggests that the widely used diabetes drug metformin, when taken early in a Covid-19 infection, may significantly reduce the risk of developing long Covid, the chronic, debilitating condition affecting millions post-infection.
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Can Diabetes And Obesity Drugs Help Treat Psychiatric Disorders?
- Tuesday January 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A recent study highlights a surprising potential benefit of diabetes and obesity drugs, GLP-1 receptor agonists, in improving overall health and possibly extending survival in people with serious psychiatric disorders.
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www.ndtv.com
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6 In 10 Indians Suffering From Obesity-Related Problems: New Survey Says GLP-1 Drugs To Play Role In Treatment
- Saturday January 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
GLP-1 drugs mimic the GLP-1 hormone in the body, which helps to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. In India, GLP-1 RAs are available under various names; Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
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www.ndtv.com
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Hack It, Don't Work Hard: Does The Craze Around Ozempic Indicate India's Future Drug Dependency Over Holistic Wellness?
- Monday December 22, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
GLP-1s were originally developed to manage diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. However, the additional benefit of weight loss has gained more attention than their primary function of controlling
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www.ndtv.com
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What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic? 4 Possible Consequences
- Wednesday December 17, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Along with blood sugar control, Ozempic has shown to promote weight loss primarily due to its impact on appetite and gastric emptying.
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www.ndtv.com
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
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www.ndtv.com
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Weight Loss Drugs In India: The Rise Of GLP-1s In 2025
- Monday December 15, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic the action of the glucagon-like peptide-1 hormone, which is involved in the regulation of appetite and insulin secretion. When administered, these medications stimulate insulin production.
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www.ndtv.com
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Aishwarya Mohanraj Says She Used Mounjaro For 22 Kg Weight Loss: Doctor Explains How It Works And Who Should Avoid It
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Mounjaro, a diabetes and weight-loss drug, is the brand name for tirzepatide. It is a prescription drug primarily used for type-2 diabetes. The drug is also widely used for its weight loss benefits.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Novo Nordisk Sues Telehealth Company Over 'Knock-Off' Weight Loss Drugs, Flags Patient Safety Risks
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
The lawsuit, filed in the US, alleges that Hims infringed Novo Nordisk's patent by mass marketing compounded semaglutide products that have not been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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www.ndtv.com
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UK Woman Left In Diabetic Coma After Using Fake Ozempic Bought On Facebook
- Friday February 6, 2026
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A UK woman narrowly survived after using a counterfeit Ozempic pen bought on Facebook, prompting warnings over fake weight loss drugs and online scams.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can A Common Diabetes Drug Treat Long Covid When Taken Early? Experts Say Yes
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Emerging evidence suggests that the widely used diabetes drug metformin, when taken early in a Covid-19 infection, may significantly reduce the risk of developing long Covid, the chronic, debilitating condition affecting millions post-infection.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Can Diabetes And Obesity Drugs Help Treat Psychiatric Disorders?
- Tuesday January 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A recent study highlights a surprising potential benefit of diabetes and obesity drugs, GLP-1 receptor agonists, in improving overall health and possibly extending survival in people with serious psychiatric disorders.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
6 In 10 Indians Suffering From Obesity-Related Problems: New Survey Says GLP-1 Drugs To Play Role In Treatment
- Saturday January 24, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
GLP-1 drugs mimic the GLP-1 hormone in the body, which helps to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. In India, GLP-1 RAs are available under various names; Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Hack It, Don't Work Hard: Does The Craze Around Ozempic Indicate India's Future Drug Dependency Over Holistic Wellness?
- Monday December 22, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
GLP-1s were originally developed to manage diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. However, the additional benefit of weight loss has gained more attention than their primary function of controlling
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic? 4 Possible Consequences
- Wednesday December 17, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Along with blood sugar control, Ozempic has shown to promote weight loss primarily due to its impact on appetite and gastric emptying.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Weight Loss Drugs In India: The Rise Of GLP-1s In 2025
- Monday December 15, 2025
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic the action of the glucagon-like peptide-1 hormone, which is involved in the regulation of appetite and insulin secretion. When administered, these medications stimulate insulin production.
-
www.ndtv.com