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NDTV Lifeline X Diabetes: Doctor Shares The Key Checks Before Prescribing Weight-Loss Injections
Weight-loss injections like GLP-1 agonists aid diabetes and obesity but require thorough patient assessment before prescription.
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Obesity To PCOS: Nutritionist Shares 8 Habits To Avoid For Better Health
In a recent Instagram post, nutritionist Lovneet Batra highlights common mistakes that may worsen health conditions such as obesity, hypothyroidism, fatty liver disease, hair fall, anxiety, bloating, PCOS and acne.
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Obesity Drives 'Distinct' Molecular Pathway In Breast Cancer Progression, Study Finds
Researchers, including those from the University of Oklahoma Health Campus, US, said that rather than simply showing an increased activation of classical invasive pathways, tumours from obese patients exhibited a distinct stress-adaptive phenotype.
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Invasive Breast Cancer Being Driven By Obesity As Per New Study
Obesity could be associated with a distinct molecular process driving higher chances of invasive breast cancer, according to a new study.
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This Simple Blood Test Could Predict Which Weight-Loss Drug Will Work Best For You, Says Study
People with low GIP levels responded best to tirzepatide, regardless of their GLP-1 levels. On the other hand, those with low GLP-1 levels and medium to high GIP levels had the best response to semaglutide.
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Role Of Digital Health, AI And Remote Monitoring In Obesity Care Delivery
Given the chronic and relapsing nature of the disease, long-term management often requires follow-up and individualized support beyond the initial treatment plan.
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Obesity And Metabolic Syndrome: A Growing Concern Among Urban Men
Obesity among urban Indian men rose to over twenty seven percent in NFHS six, driven by sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy diets.
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Genetic Factors May Explain Link Between Parental And Child Body Mass Index: Study
The association between parents' BMI and their children's BMI during childhood may be primarily due to genetic inheritance rather than any direct biological effect of parental weight during pregnancy, the researchers said.
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Does A Big Belly Signal Fatty Liver? Expert Explains
If you notice your waistline increasing, especially if you also have diabetes, hypertension, or abnormal cholesterol levels, it may be worth discussing liver screening with your doctor.
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Drugs Or Surgery For Obesity? Doctor Explains When That Becomes The Wrong Question
Bariatric surgery works by mechanisms that go far beyond reducing the volume of the stomach. These procedures, like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, change gut hormones, improve the body's sensitivity to insulin, alter appetite regulation and modify the body's metabolic response to food.
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Taking A Break? Study Finds Why Many GLP-1 Users Stop And Restart Their Medication
The findings provide insight into the challenges people face while using these medications and may help healthcare providers identify patients who need support to stay on treatment.
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Hair Fall To Brain Fog: Doctor Shares Simple Changes To Prevent Major Health Issues
Dr Vishakha recently highlighted some of the most common habits people should avoid for a healthier life.
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What Is Slow-Burn Approach To Weight Loss? Expert Explains Why It Matters
Many people want to lose weight quickly. A combination of a strict diet and exercise, or opting for weight-loss jabs, can show quick results, but the question is whether it is healthy and sustainable
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AstraZeneca's Oral GLP-1 Drug Elecoglipron Drives Up To 11.8% Weight Loss In Trial
The positive results come from the Phase 2 VISTA clinical trial, which evaluated elecoglipron in adults with obesity or overweight who also had at least one weight-related health condition.
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Rising Obesity Driving Rapid Cardiac Ageing' In Indians, Say Doctors
According to the World Health Organization, overweight and obesity are among the leading risk factors for non-communicable diseases, including heart disease and stroke, which remain leading causes of death globally.
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NDTV Lifeline X Diabetes: Doctor Shares The Key Checks Before Prescribing Weight-Loss Injections
Weight-loss injections like GLP-1 agonists aid diabetes and obesity but require thorough patient assessment before prescription.
-
Obesity To PCOS: Nutritionist Shares 8 Habits To Avoid For Better Health
In a recent Instagram post, nutritionist Lovneet Batra highlights common mistakes that may worsen health conditions such as obesity, hypothyroidism, fatty liver disease, hair fall, anxiety, bloating, PCOS and acne.
-
Obesity Drives 'Distinct' Molecular Pathway In Breast Cancer Progression, Study Finds
Researchers, including those from the University of Oklahoma Health Campus, US, said that rather than simply showing an increased activation of classical invasive pathways, tumours from obese patients exhibited a distinct stress-adaptive phenotype.
-
Invasive Breast Cancer Being Driven By Obesity As Per New Study
Obesity could be associated with a distinct molecular process driving higher chances of invasive breast cancer, according to a new study.
-
This Simple Blood Test Could Predict Which Weight-Loss Drug Will Work Best For You, Says Study
People with low GIP levels responded best to tirzepatide, regardless of their GLP-1 levels. On the other hand, those with low GLP-1 levels and medium to high GIP levels had the best response to semaglutide.
-
Role Of Digital Health, AI And Remote Monitoring In Obesity Care Delivery
Given the chronic and relapsing nature of the disease, long-term management often requires follow-up and individualized support beyond the initial treatment plan.
-
Obesity And Metabolic Syndrome: A Growing Concern Among Urban Men
Obesity among urban Indian men rose to over twenty seven percent in NFHS six, driven by sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy diets.
-
Genetic Factors May Explain Link Between Parental And Child Body Mass Index: Study
The association between parents' BMI and their children's BMI during childhood may be primarily due to genetic inheritance rather than any direct biological effect of parental weight during pregnancy, the researchers said.
-
Does A Big Belly Signal Fatty Liver? Expert Explains
If you notice your waistline increasing, especially if you also have diabetes, hypertension, or abnormal cholesterol levels, it may be worth discussing liver screening with your doctor.
-
Drugs Or Surgery For Obesity? Doctor Explains When That Becomes The Wrong Question
Bariatric surgery works by mechanisms that go far beyond reducing the volume of the stomach. These procedures, like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, change gut hormones, improve the body's sensitivity to insulin, alter appetite regulation and modify the body's metabolic response to food.
-
Taking A Break? Study Finds Why Many GLP-1 Users Stop And Restart Their Medication
The findings provide insight into the challenges people face while using these medications and may help healthcare providers identify patients who need support to stay on treatment.
-
Hair Fall To Brain Fog: Doctor Shares Simple Changes To Prevent Major Health Issues
Dr Vishakha recently highlighted some of the most common habits people should avoid for a healthier life.
-
What Is Slow-Burn Approach To Weight Loss? Expert Explains Why It Matters
Many people want to lose weight quickly. A combination of a strict diet and exercise, or opting for weight-loss jabs, can show quick results, but the question is whether it is healthy and sustainable
-
AstraZeneca's Oral GLP-1 Drug Elecoglipron Drives Up To 11.8% Weight Loss In Trial
The positive results come from the Phase 2 VISTA clinical trial, which evaluated elecoglipron in adults with obesity or overweight who also had at least one weight-related health condition.
-
Rising Obesity Driving Rapid Cardiac Ageing' In Indians, Say Doctors
According to the World Health Organization, overweight and obesity are among the leading risk factors for non-communicable diseases, including heart disease and stroke, which remain leading causes of death globally.
