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Experts Warn Of Rising Obesity, Heart Attacks Among Youth, Urge 'Blue Zone' Lifestyle
With 50 per cent of heart attacks now striking people below the age of 50, and 60 per cent of Delhi schoolchildren obese, the alarming figures have prompted experts to declare that an urgent return to 'Blue Zone' principles is the way to reverse this
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"Reduce Edible Oil Consumption By 10 Per Cent": PM Narendra Modi's Message During Chat With Women's World Cup Winners
PM Narendra Modi advised people to reduce their consumption of edible oil at home as part of a larger national health initiative.
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Obesity: Why New Medications Are Not Miracle Cures
Recently, new drugs - analogs of the gut hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) have been added to the therapeutic arsenal, raising new hopes. However, they alone will not be enough to conquer obesity.
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Opinion | The Rich Get Fit, And Poor Get 'Lectures' - That's India's Ozempic Problem
Ozempic has arrived in India - and so has the moral panic around it.
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Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
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Are Your Genes The Real Reason Why You Struggle With Weight Loss? Study Explains
A global study identifies new rare and common gene variants that contribute to obesity and related diseases.
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Are Halloween Candies Harmful? Risks Every Parent Should Be Aware Of
From excessive sugar, artificial colours and additives, to choking hazards, here are all the risks associated with the candies.
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Some Diabetes Patients Achieve Remission With GLP-1 Drugs: Italian Study
An Italian study shows that using GLP-1 receptor agonists can lead to remission in up to 18% of cases, especially when used early and in patients with fewer complications.
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World Stroke Day 2025: Top 6 Risk Factors That Increase Stroke Chances
This World Stroke Day, experts warn that six key risk factors are driving India's rising stroke burden. Learn how each factor impacts your brain and what you can do
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Too Many Carbs, Too Little Protein: What The ICMR Study Says About India's Eating Habits
The ICMR findings warn that the imbalance in our diets is directly linked to rising cases of diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity across the country.
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Junk Foods Can Damage Your Brain; Surprising Ways It Can Worsen Health
Let's understand in detail how junk food affects your brain and other surprising ways it is worsening your health.
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Severe Obesity Causes Lungs To Age Prematurely: Study
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) People with severe obesity are likely to have their lungs age faster, according to an animal study.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Why Mental Health Support Must Be Part of Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025: The importance of mental strength becomes even more critical in the advanced stages. Women may then be prone to anxiety, depression, fatigue, frustration and sleep disturbances during treatment.
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Can Long-Term Weight Loss Diets Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk?
Obesity and poor diet choices can increase colon cancer risk, but sustained, healthy weight loss can offer lasting protection.
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Liver Fat, Not Weight, Predicts Health Risks In Children With Obesity: Study
New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday.
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Experts Warn Of Rising Obesity, Heart Attacks Among Youth, Urge 'Blue Zone' Lifestyle
With 50 per cent of heart attacks now striking people below the age of 50, and 60 per cent of Delhi schoolchildren obese, the alarming figures have prompted experts to declare that an urgent return to 'Blue Zone' principles is the way to reverse this
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"Reduce Edible Oil Consumption By 10 Per Cent": PM Narendra Modi's Message During Chat With Women's World Cup Winners
PM Narendra Modi advised people to reduce their consumption of edible oil at home as part of a larger national health initiative.
-
Obesity: Why New Medications Are Not Miracle Cures
Recently, new drugs - analogs of the gut hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) have been added to the therapeutic arsenal, raising new hopes. However, they alone will not be enough to conquer obesity.
-
Opinion | The Rich Get Fit, And Poor Get 'Lectures' - That's India's Ozempic Problem
Ozempic has arrived in India - and so has the moral panic around it.
-
Waist-To-Height Ratio More Accurate In Predicting Heart Disease Risk Than BMI, New Lancet Study Shows
While obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, a new study showed that the ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting the risk.
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Are Your Genes The Real Reason Why You Struggle With Weight Loss? Study Explains
A global study identifies new rare and common gene variants that contribute to obesity and related diseases.
-
Are Halloween Candies Harmful? Risks Every Parent Should Be Aware Of
From excessive sugar, artificial colours and additives, to choking hazards, here are all the risks associated with the candies.
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Some Diabetes Patients Achieve Remission With GLP-1 Drugs: Italian Study
An Italian study shows that using GLP-1 receptor agonists can lead to remission in up to 18% of cases, especially when used early and in patients with fewer complications.
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World Stroke Day 2025: Top 6 Risk Factors That Increase Stroke Chances
This World Stroke Day, experts warn that six key risk factors are driving India's rising stroke burden. Learn how each factor impacts your brain and what you can do
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Too Many Carbs, Too Little Protein: What The ICMR Study Says About India's Eating Habits
The ICMR findings warn that the imbalance in our diets is directly linked to rising cases of diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity across the country.
-
Junk Foods Can Damage Your Brain; Surprising Ways It Can Worsen Health
Let's understand in detail how junk food affects your brain and other surprising ways it is worsening your health.
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Severe Obesity Causes Lungs To Age Prematurely: Study
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) People with severe obesity are likely to have their lungs age faster, according to an animal study.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Why Mental Health Support Must Be Part of Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025: The importance of mental strength becomes even more critical in the advanced stages. Women may then be prone to anxiety, depression, fatigue, frustration and sleep disturbances during treatment.
-
Can Long-Term Weight Loss Diets Lower Your Colon Cancer Risk?
Obesity and poor diet choices can increase colon cancer risk, but sustained, healthy weight loss can offer lasting protection.
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Liver Fat, Not Weight, Predicts Health Risks In Children With Obesity: Study
New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday.
