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Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
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Ensure Weight Loss Drugs Are Safe, Legal Before Use In 2026: UK Health Agency
New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure an
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New Experimental Obesity Drugs Target Mitochondria To Burn More Calories: Australian Study
The team, led by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, focussed on "mitochondrial uncouplers" - molecules that make cells burn energy less efficiently and release fuel as heat instead of converting it into energy the body
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How To Handle Cravings For Junk Food: 10 Tips That Will Actually Help
Studies show that meals rich in protein increase satiety and reduce the urge to snack on calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods later in the day.
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Non-Vegetarian Diet, Poor Sleep, Obesity Can Increase Breast Cancer Risks: ICMR Study
Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by about 5.6 per cent annually leading to an estimated increase of 0.05 million new cases per year.
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Did UP Teen Die Of Excess Junk Food? Doctors Debunk Claims
An 11th standard student from Uttar Pradesh died at Delhi AIIMS due to multiple illnesses, including severe typhoid complications, TB and cardiac arrest, doctors said.
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Ozempic Maker's Weight Loss Pill Gets Key Clearance In US, Launch Days Away
The US FDA has approved Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 drug for weight loss. With Ozempic already in India, experts say this signals a major shift in obesity care, raising hopes, questions on access, cost and regulation for Indians.
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Cancer History In Family? What You Can Do To Reduce Risk
When multiple members of a family have had cancer especially at young ages or at the same site, it can signal inherited risk factors.
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
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2026 Needs A National Obesity Strategy: Doctor Explains Why Weight Is Now A Public Health Emergency
The rising obesity trend is seriously worrying and requires urgent, dedicated and consistent intervention on both micro and macro scales.
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Weight Loss Drugs In India: The Rise Of GLP-1s In 2025
GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic the action of the glucagon-like peptide-1 hormone, which is involved in the regulation of appetite and insulin secretion. When administered, these medications stimulate insulin production.
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Ozempic Too Costly? 7 Cheaper And Clinically Approved Alternatives Available In India
Ozempic has hit the Indian market and will be available at Rs 2,200 per week. But did you know that there are alternatives which can also aid in weight loss?
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Doctor Shares The Top Healthcare Challenges India Must Solve In 2026, Before The Costs Become Unmanageable
Dr Sabine Kapasi explains how India is entering a year where further delay in healthcare reforms and advances will widen existing gaps in care.
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'Ozempic' For Cats: Vets Test Weight-Loss Drug On Overweight Felines
Modeled after Ozempic, the treatment offers hope for pet owners struggling to manage feline obesity and its related health risks.
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Japan Has A Law To Fight Obesity. How It Works
Japan introduced the Metabo Law in 2008 to regulate obesity - the root cause of many health ailments, like high blood pressure and heart disease
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Waist-To-Height Ratio Better Than BMI At Detecting Obesity Risk In Older Adults: Study
Waist-to-height ratio is a more accurate and reliable indicator of age-related obesity risk than body mass index (BMI), according to a new research.
-
Ensure Weight Loss Drugs Are Safe, Legal Before Use In 2026: UK Health Agency
New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure an
-
New Experimental Obesity Drugs Target Mitochondria To Burn More Calories: Australian Study
The team, led by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney in Australia, focussed on "mitochondrial uncouplers" - molecules that make cells burn energy less efficiently and release fuel as heat instead of converting it into energy the body
-
How To Handle Cravings For Junk Food: 10 Tips That Will Actually Help
Studies show that meals rich in protein increase satiety and reduce the urge to snack on calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods later in the day.
-
Non-Vegetarian Diet, Poor Sleep, Obesity Can Increase Breast Cancer Risks: ICMR Study
Non-vegetarian diet, poor sleep and obesity have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer which is expected to rise by about 5.6 per cent annually leading to an estimated increase of 0.05 million new cases per year.
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Did UP Teen Die Of Excess Junk Food? Doctors Debunk Claims
An 11th standard student from Uttar Pradesh died at Delhi AIIMS due to multiple illnesses, including severe typhoid complications, TB and cardiac arrest, doctors said.
-
Ozempic Maker's Weight Loss Pill Gets Key Clearance In US, Launch Days Away
The US FDA has approved Wegovy pill, the first oral GLP-1 drug for weight loss. With Ozempic already in India, experts say this signals a major shift in obesity care, raising hopes, questions on access, cost and regulation for Indians.
-
Cancer History In Family? What You Can Do To Reduce Risk
When multiple members of a family have had cancer especially at young ages or at the same site, it can signal inherited risk factors.
-
Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
-
2026 Needs A National Obesity Strategy: Doctor Explains Why Weight Is Now A Public Health Emergency
The rising obesity trend is seriously worrying and requires urgent, dedicated and consistent intervention on both micro and macro scales.
-
Weight Loss Drugs In India: The Rise Of GLP-1s In 2025
GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic the action of the glucagon-like peptide-1 hormone, which is involved in the regulation of appetite and insulin secretion. When administered, these medications stimulate insulin production.
-
Ozempic Too Costly? 7 Cheaper And Clinically Approved Alternatives Available In India
Ozempic has hit the Indian market and will be available at Rs 2,200 per week. But did you know that there are alternatives which can also aid in weight loss?
-
Doctor Shares The Top Healthcare Challenges India Must Solve In 2026, Before The Costs Become Unmanageable
Dr Sabine Kapasi explains how India is entering a year where further delay in healthcare reforms and advances will widen existing gaps in care.
-
'Ozempic' For Cats: Vets Test Weight-Loss Drug On Overweight Felines
Modeled after Ozempic, the treatment offers hope for pet owners struggling to manage feline obesity and its related health risks.
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Japan Has A Law To Fight Obesity. How It Works
Japan introduced the Metabo Law in 2008 to regulate obesity - the root cause of many health ailments, like high blood pressure and heart disease
