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Kidney Health After 30: Why Indians Need Earlier Screening Than Ever Before
India is witnessing a worrying rise in chronic kidney disease cases, especially in young people.
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Obesity In Teenagers: Here's Why Early Intervention Is Crucial
Obese children are highly likely to remain obese as adults, creating a lifelong cycle of illness. If obesity persists into adulthood, the risk of chronic diseases and related health problems increases significantly.
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Body Image, Weight, Chronic Disease: Doctor Explains Evolving Patterns In Indian Women's Health
Medical experts now diagnose conditions which were once midlife issues in women who are currently 30 or 20 years old.
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1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
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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: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
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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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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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6 In 10 Indians Suffering From Obesity-Related Problems: New Survey Says GLP-1 Drugs To Play Role In Treatment
GLP-1 drugs mimic the GLP-1 hormone in the body, which helps to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. In India, GLP-1 RAs are available under various names; Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
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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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Kidney Health After 30: Why Indians Need Earlier Screening Than Ever Before
India is witnessing a worrying rise in chronic kidney disease cases, especially in young people.
-
Obesity In Teenagers: Here's Why Early Intervention Is Crucial
Obese children are highly likely to remain obese as adults, creating a lifelong cycle of illness. If obesity persists into adulthood, the risk of chronic diseases and related health problems increases significantly.
-
Body Image, Weight, Chronic Disease: Doctor Explains Evolving Patterns In Indian Women's Health
Medical experts now diagnose conditions which were once midlife issues in women who are currently 30 or 20 years old.
-
1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
-
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: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
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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.
-
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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6 In 10 Indians Suffering From Obesity-Related Problems: New Survey Says GLP-1 Drugs To Play Role In Treatment
GLP-1 drugs mimic the GLP-1 hormone in the body, which helps to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. In India, GLP-1 RAs are available under various names; Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro.
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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.
