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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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www.ndtv.com
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Obesity Rising Faster In Low And Middle Income Countries: Study
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
Obesity trends are rising faster in low and middle-income countries, even as they may have plateaued in high-income ones, a study has shown.
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www.ndtv.com
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
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www.ndtv.com
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Fake Mounjaro Worth Rs 56 Lakh Seized In Gurugram: What It Can Do To Your Body
- Tuesday April 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Fake Mounjaro injections seized in Gurugram highlight rising counterfeit weight-loss drug risks and severe health dangers.
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www.ndtv.com
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Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Shreya Goswami
The finding challenges long-held assumptions around what "normal" really means in preventive healthcare and raises critical concerns about the country's metabolic health.
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www.ndtv.com
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Top 3 Causes Of Fatty Liver Disease Explained; 5 Prevention Tips To Follow
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
According to a new Lancet global study, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, nearly 2 billion people worldwide could be living with metabolic liver disease by 2050.
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www.ndtv.com
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PCOS In India: Why Gynaecologists Are Calling It The Biggest Women's Health Concern Today
- Tuesday April 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is emerging as a major women's health concern in India due to its rising prevalence, especially among young women.
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www.ndtv.com
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How A YouTuber Lost 10 Kg With Mounjaro And What It Did To His Emotions: 'Life Was Flat'
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
A YouTuber shared that while he lost 10 kg with Mounjaro, he also felt deprived of emotions. Irrespective of the situation, he remained neutral
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Using Weight-Loss Drugs May Up Your Risk Of Fractures And Gout By 30%, Says New Study
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A new study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting suggests that weight-loss drugs may increase the risk of fractures and gout. Here is what you should know about this revelation and how to be careful.
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www.ndtv.com
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1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
- Wednesday March 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Obesity Day 2026: Date, Significance And Why It Matters For India
- Monday March 2, 2026
- Health | NDTV
In India, where obesity rates are rising rapidly, this day serves as an important reminder to prioritise healthy lifestyles and seek medical support when needed.
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www.ndtv.com
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The Harvard Warning: Why Being 'Young and Fit' Is No Longer A Shield Against These 6 Cancers
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Globally and in India, the data are signalling towards a steep rise in cancer cases. Here is how different types of cancers are affecting young adults in India and what you can do to prevent them.
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www.ndtv.com
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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www.ndtv.com
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Obesity Rising Faster In Low And Middle Income Countries: Study
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
Obesity trends are rising faster in low and middle-income countries, even as they may have plateaued in high-income ones, a study has shown.
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www.ndtv.com
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Fake Mounjaro Worth Rs 56 Lakh Seized In Gurugram: What It Can Do To Your Body
- Tuesday April 21, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Fake Mounjaro injections seized in Gurugram highlight rising counterfeit weight-loss drug risks and severe health dangers.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Shreya Goswami
The finding challenges long-held assumptions around what "normal" really means in preventive healthcare and raises critical concerns about the country's metabolic health.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Top 3 Causes Of Fatty Liver Disease Explained; 5 Prevention Tips To Follow
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
According to a new Lancet global study, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, nearly 2 billion people worldwide could be living with metabolic liver disease by 2050.
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www.ndtv.com
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PCOS In India: Why Gynaecologists Are Calling It The Biggest Women's Health Concern Today
- Tuesday April 7, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is emerging as a major women's health concern in India due to its rising prevalence, especially among young women.
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www.ndtv.com
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How A YouTuber Lost 10 Kg With Mounjaro And What It Did To His Emotions: 'Life Was Flat'
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
A YouTuber shared that while he lost 10 kg with Mounjaro, he also felt deprived of emotions. Irrespective of the situation, he remained neutral
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Using Weight-Loss Drugs May Up Your Risk Of Fractures And Gout By 30%, Says New Study
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A new study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting suggests that weight-loss drugs may increase the risk of fractures and gout. Here is what you should know about this revelation and how to be careful.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
- Wednesday March 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
-
www.ndtv.com
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World Obesity Day 2026: Date, Significance And Why It Matters For India
- Monday March 2, 2026
- Health | NDTV
In India, where obesity rates are rising rapidly, this day serves as an important reminder to prioritise healthy lifestyles and seek medical support when needed.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
The Harvard Warning: Why Being 'Young and Fit' Is No Longer A Shield Against These 6 Cancers
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Globally and in India, the data are signalling towards a steep rise in cancer cases. Here is how different types of cancers are affecting young adults in India and what you can do to prevent them.
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www.ndtv.com