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Obesity Is Now Being Treated As A Long-Term Disease, Not A Temporary Weight Problem, Doctor Explains Why
Obesity is now recognised globally as a chronic, relapsing disease that affects multiple organ systems and requires structured, long term management. The shift in approach is important because excess body weight is strongly linked to several diseases
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World Obesity Day 2026: Date, Significance And Why It Matters For India
In India, where obesity rates are rising rapidly, this day serves as an important reminder to prioritise healthy lifestyles and seek medical support when needed.
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Weight-Loss Surgery May Protect Your Heart More Than Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: Study
A new study suggests bariatric surgery may offer stronger long-term heart protection than GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro.
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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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Obesity Raises Risk Of Hospitalisation, Death From Infections By 70%: Study
Researchers from the UK and Finland said that people with obesity were seen to have a higher risk of being hospitalised or dying due to SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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Chinese Man Dies After Weight-Loss Surgery To Impress Girlfriend's Parents
A Chinese man who weighed more than 130kg and was eager to make a good impression on his girlfriend's parents has died after undergoing gastric bypass surgery.
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Smoking Boosts Risk For Type-2 Diabetes Subtypes, Especially Severe Kinds
A new large Scandinavian study finds that smoking (past or current) increases the risk for all four subtypes of type-2 diabetes (T2D). Heavy smokers and those with genetic susceptibility are particularly at risk.
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24-Year-Old 'Mukbang' Streamer Dies Due To Obesity-Related Complications
An obese Turkish TikToker who frequently posted videos of himself eating has died at the age of 24. Efecan Kultur, 24, rose to popularity on TikTok for his "mukbang" streams. He died from obesity-related complications.
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World Obesity Day 2025: Can Obesity Increase Fracture Risk? Expert Explains
Obese individuals are at a higher risk of developing several health issues including type-2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, fatty liver, sleep apnea and much more.
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Obesity Is Now Being Treated As A Long-Term Disease, Not A Temporary Weight Problem, Doctor Explains Why
Obesity is now recognised globally as a chronic, relapsing disease that affects multiple organ systems and requires structured, long term management. The shift in approach is important because excess body weight is strongly linked to several diseases
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World Obesity Day 2026: Date, Significance And Why It Matters For India
In India, where obesity rates are rising rapidly, this day serves as an important reminder to prioritise healthy lifestyles and seek medical support when needed.
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Weight-Loss Surgery May Protect Your Heart More Than Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: Study
A new study suggests bariatric surgery may offer stronger long-term heart protection than GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro.
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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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Obesity Raises Risk Of Hospitalisation, Death From Infections By 70%: Study
Researchers from the UK and Finland said that people with obesity were seen to have a higher risk of being hospitalised or dying due to SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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Chinese Man Dies After Weight-Loss Surgery To Impress Girlfriend's Parents
A Chinese man who weighed more than 130kg and was eager to make a good impression on his girlfriend's parents has died after undergoing gastric bypass surgery.
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Smoking Boosts Risk For Type-2 Diabetes Subtypes, Especially Severe Kinds
A new large Scandinavian study finds that smoking (past or current) increases the risk for all four subtypes of type-2 diabetes (T2D). Heavy smokers and those with genetic susceptibility are particularly at risk.
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24-Year-Old 'Mukbang' Streamer Dies Due To Obesity-Related Complications
An obese Turkish TikToker who frequently posted videos of himself eating has died at the age of 24. Efecan Kultur, 24, rose to popularity on TikTok for his "mukbang" streams. He died from obesity-related complications.
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World Obesity Day 2025: Can Obesity Increase Fracture Risk? Expert Explains
Obese individuals are at a higher risk of developing several health issues including type-2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, fatty liver, sleep apnea and much more.
