Indian Obesity Crisis
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Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
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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Ozempic Revolution In India? Semaglutide Patent Expiry Sparks Generic Rush: Report
As the patent for semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, nears expiry, Indian pharmaceutical companies are preparing to launch cheaper generic versions.
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Fatty Liver Crisis In India: Why Are Non-Alcoholics At Risk?
Here's a list of factors that are contributing to the rise in NAFLD cases, particularly in India, which can lead to more serious liver complications if left unchecked.
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Fatty Liver Crisis: Nearly 4 In 10 Indians Affected, Lancet Study Sounds Alarm
Nearly 40% of Indians may have fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol, signalling a silent public health crisis.
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Obesity Rising At Alarming Rate, Unhealthy Diets And Lifestyle Changes Responsible: Economic Survey 2025-26
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.
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6 In 10 Indians Suffering From Obesity-Related Problems: New Survey Says GLP-1 Drugs To Play Role In Treatment
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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Unqualified Practitioners, Self-Styled Dietitians Worsening India's Obesity Crisis: Science Minister
Unqualified practitioners and self-styled dietitians are worsening Indias obesity crisis with misinformation, said Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh.
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Ultra-Processed Food Sales Surge In India, Causing Obesity And Diabetes Crisis: Lancet Study
India is seeing the fastest ultra-processed food (UPF) sales growth, which is surging obesity and diabetes cases, according to The Lancet.
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Nutritionist Shares 5 Tips For Sustainable Weight Loss To Tackle Obesity Crisis In India
According to the National Family Health Survey, 24% of Indian women and 23% of Indian men are obese or overweight.
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PM Modi Sounds Alarm On Rising Obesity, Urges Indians To Cut Cooking Oil Use By 10%
From the Red Fort on Independence Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that obesity is becoming a "silent crisis" in India. Urging healthier lifestyles, he advised families to cut cooking oil use by 10%, adopt regular exercise, and prioritis
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Everyday Foods To Carry Key Information About Hidden Oil And Sugar Content: "A Big Step To Tackle India's Obesity Crisis," Says Expert
The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to display health messages to raise awareness on harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items.
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Obesity: An Emerging Health Crisis In India
According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS), there has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age. Obesity rates among children jumped substantially in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
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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Ozempic Revolution In India? Semaglutide Patent Expiry Sparks Generic Rush: Report
As the patent for semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic, nears expiry, Indian pharmaceutical companies are preparing to launch cheaper generic versions.
-
Fatty Liver Crisis In India: Why Are Non-Alcoholics At Risk?
Here's a list of factors that are contributing to the rise in NAFLD cases, particularly in India, which can lead to more serious liver complications if left unchecked.
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Fatty Liver Crisis: Nearly 4 In 10 Indians Affected, Lancet Study Sounds Alarm
Nearly 40% of Indians may have fatty liver disease unrelated to alcohol, signalling a silent public health crisis.
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Obesity Rising At Alarming Rate, Unhealthy Diets And Lifestyle Changes Responsible: Economic Survey 2025-26
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.
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6 In 10 Indians Suffering From Obesity-Related Problems: New Survey Says GLP-1 Drugs To Play Role In Treatment
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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Unqualified Practitioners, Self-Styled Dietitians Worsening India's Obesity Crisis: Science Minister
Unqualified practitioners and self-styled dietitians are worsening Indias obesity crisis with misinformation, said Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh.
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Ultra-Processed Food Sales Surge In India, Causing Obesity And Diabetes Crisis: Lancet Study
India is seeing the fastest ultra-processed food (UPF) sales growth, which is surging obesity and diabetes cases, according to The Lancet.
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Nutritionist Shares 5 Tips For Sustainable Weight Loss To Tackle Obesity Crisis In India
According to the National Family Health Survey, 24% of Indian women and 23% of Indian men are obese or overweight.
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PM Modi Sounds Alarm On Rising Obesity, Urges Indians To Cut Cooking Oil Use By 10%
From the Red Fort on Independence Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that obesity is becoming a "silent crisis" in India. Urging healthier lifestyles, he advised families to cut cooking oil use by 10%, adopt regular exercise, and prioritis
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Everyday Foods To Carry Key Information About Hidden Oil And Sugar Content: "A Big Step To Tackle India's Obesity Crisis," Says Expert
The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory to display health messages to raise awareness on harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items.
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Obesity: An Emerging Health Crisis In India
According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS), there has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age. Obesity rates among children jumped substantially in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
