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Ozempic Rival Retatrutide Delivers 25% Weight Loss In Phase 3 Trial
An experimental weekly weight-loss injection called retatrutide helped people with obesity lose an average of up to 25 per cent of their body weight after 80 weeks in a Phase 3 trial.
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Novo Nordisk Bets On Once-Weekly China Developed Obesity Pill In Deal Worth $2.6 Billion
The deal covers HRS-1596, a drug candidate that targets two gut hormone receptors, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1R) and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIPR).
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India Moves Closer To Curb Sale Of Chips, Soft Drinks Near Schools
As diets changed, the number of Indian children aged 5-19 deemed overweight or obese has also climbed. It has surged from 28 million in 2015 to 41 million by 2025.
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Blog | Katrina Kaif, And The Very Indian Problem Of Too Much 'Audacity'
The remarkable thing about many Indian trolls is not that they have opinions, but that they expect - get this, Katrina Kaif, no less - to care about them.
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Ozempic-Maker Novo Nordisk Slims Down To 'Novo'
Danish pharmaceuticals giant Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, announced Monday a name change to just Novo, hoping it will be more...
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BRICS Leaders On Obesity: Why The Growing Health Crisis Needs Urgent Action
The BRICS leaders' recognition of obesity and non-communicable diseases as major public health challenges reflects a growing global concern.
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Your Child May Be Overweight, But Are They Getting Enough Nutrition? Here's What You Should Know
Children need to eat all three macronutrients, protein, carbs, and healthy fats, as well as all the essential micronutrients like iron, calcium, vitamin D, zinc, vitamin B12, and folate. Kids can be eating enough food, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're meeting these needs.
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From Hunger To Obesity: Developing World Faces Growing Threat To Child Health
According to the project, backed by the World Health Organization, between 2023-2024 obesity rates among boys rose fastest in Peru to hit 19%, up from less than 8% in 2010.
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'Could Not Walk 20 Steps': Ram Kapoor Recalls Being 140 Kg, Losing 30 Kg Twice
"I could not walk for 20 steps and then I had to sit down. I was so out of breath. That's how unhealthy I was. I was 140 kg at that time," Ram Kapoor recalled
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Scientists Identify Protein That May Influence Cravings For Fatty Foods
The findings could offer new clues about appetite and obesity, although researchers say more work is needed to establish whether the same mechanism exists in humans.
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Fatty Liver Disease Is Rising Fast And Most People Don't Know They Have It
As India continues to grapple with rising rates of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders, fatty liver disease can no longer be viewed as a niche liver condition or a problem restricted to major cities.
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Donald Trump Gains 10 Kgs In 3 Years: Is Rapid Weight Gain In Your 80s A Cause For Concern?
According to reports, Trump's weight increased from around 97.5 kgs in August 2023 to nearly 108 kgs in May 2026.
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Can GLP-1 Drugs Change Testosterone Levels? Doctor Explains
It found that total testosterone generally increased during GLP-1 therapy, particularly among men with obesity, type 2 diabetes or functional hypogonadism.
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275 kg Delhi Teen Carried In 'Matador Van' To Hospital, Undergoes Complex Bariatric Surgery
Following detailed discussions with the family, the team of doctors concluded that bariatric surgery was the most suitable option available to address the extreme obesity and its associated complications.
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Beyond Appetite: New Study Reveals How GLP-1 Changes How Food Actually Tastes
The researchers reviewed evidence from different studies to understand how GLP-1 receptor agonists influence eating behaviour. Rather than focusing only on taste, they examined every stage of the eating experience, from sensing flavours to how the brain responds to food.
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Ozempic Rival Retatrutide Delivers 25% Weight Loss In Phase 3 Trial
An experimental weekly weight-loss injection called retatrutide helped people with obesity lose an average of up to 25 per cent of their body weight after 80 weeks in a Phase 3 trial.
-
Novo Nordisk Bets On Once-Weekly China Developed Obesity Pill In Deal Worth $2.6 Billion
The deal covers HRS-1596, a drug candidate that targets two gut hormone receptors, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1R) and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIPR).
-
India Moves Closer To Curb Sale Of Chips, Soft Drinks Near Schools
As diets changed, the number of Indian children aged 5-19 deemed overweight or obese has also climbed. It has surged from 28 million in 2015 to 41 million by 2025.
-
Blog | Katrina Kaif, And The Very Indian Problem Of Too Much 'Audacity'
The remarkable thing about many Indian trolls is not that they have opinions, but that they expect - get this, Katrina Kaif, no less - to care about them.
-
Ozempic-Maker Novo Nordisk Slims Down To 'Novo'
Danish pharmaceuticals giant Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, announced Monday a name change to just Novo, hoping it will be more...
-
BRICS Leaders On Obesity: Why The Growing Health Crisis Needs Urgent Action
The BRICS leaders' recognition of obesity and non-communicable diseases as major public health challenges reflects a growing global concern.
-
Your Child May Be Overweight, But Are They Getting Enough Nutrition? Here's What You Should Know
Children need to eat all three macronutrients, protein, carbs, and healthy fats, as well as all the essential micronutrients like iron, calcium, vitamin D, zinc, vitamin B12, and folate. Kids can be eating enough food, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're meeting these needs.
-
From Hunger To Obesity: Developing World Faces Growing Threat To Child Health
According to the project, backed by the World Health Organization, between 2023-2024 obesity rates among boys rose fastest in Peru to hit 19%, up from less than 8% in 2010.
-
'Could Not Walk 20 Steps': Ram Kapoor Recalls Being 140 Kg, Losing 30 Kg Twice
"I could not walk for 20 steps and then I had to sit down. I was so out of breath. That's how unhealthy I was. I was 140 kg at that time," Ram Kapoor recalled
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Scientists Identify Protein That May Influence Cravings For Fatty Foods
The findings could offer new clues about appetite and obesity, although researchers say more work is needed to establish whether the same mechanism exists in humans.
-
Fatty Liver Disease Is Rising Fast And Most People Don't Know They Have It
As India continues to grapple with rising rates of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders, fatty liver disease can no longer be viewed as a niche liver condition or a problem restricted to major cities.
-
Donald Trump Gains 10 Kgs In 3 Years: Is Rapid Weight Gain In Your 80s A Cause For Concern?
According to reports, Trump's weight increased from around 97.5 kgs in August 2023 to nearly 108 kgs in May 2026.
-
Can GLP-1 Drugs Change Testosterone Levels? Doctor Explains
It found that total testosterone generally increased during GLP-1 therapy, particularly among men with obesity, type 2 diabetes or functional hypogonadism.
-
275 kg Delhi Teen Carried In 'Matador Van' To Hospital, Undergoes Complex Bariatric Surgery
Following detailed discussions with the family, the team of doctors concluded that bariatric surgery was the most suitable option available to address the extreme obesity and its associated complications.
-
Beyond Appetite: New Study Reveals How GLP-1 Changes How Food Actually Tastes
The researchers reviewed evidence from different studies to understand how GLP-1 receptor agonists influence eating behaviour. Rather than focusing only on taste, they examined every stage of the eating experience, from sensing flavours to how the brain responds to food.
