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Higher Doses Of Semaglutide Safe, Can Aid In Better Weight Loss For Obese Adults: Study
A study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, suggest that a higher dose of semaglutide offers a promising new option for people who have not achieved sufficient weight loss with existing treatments.
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WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs To Treat Diabetes, Obesity, Urges Cheap Generics
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries.
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Obesity In Children On The Rise; Here's Why & What To Do
Children often imitate adults, so it's important for parents to lead by example. Read on as we discuss causes and treatment in detail.
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A Child's BMI At This Age Can Predict If They Will Be Obese As Adult
The first five years were critical in preventing weight gain in later years, the study highlighted.
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60% Of Adults Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The number of overweight or obese people worldwide rose from 929 million in 1990 to 2.6 billion in 2021, the study found.
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450 Million Adults In India May Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Lancet Data Reveals
India is one of the nations that are expected to have the largest number of overweight and obese adults by 2050 with 450 million people.
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Low Among Under-50 Adults, Despite Rising Cases
A recent survey by Ohio State University reveals a concerning lack of awareness about pancreatic cancer in adults under 50. With rates rising in this demographic, experts urge better understanding of risk factors, including obesity and lifestyle habits. Preventative measures such as weight management and awareness of family history are emphasised a...
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"Concerning Situation": Economic Survey On Rising Obesity In India
Raising concerns over growing obesity and increase of consumption of highly processed foods laden with sugars and fat, the Economic Survey said 54 per cent of the total disease burden in India is due to unhealthy diets.
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Half Of All Adults In India Unfit, Women Most Physically Inactive: Study
Almost 50 per cent of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
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The Obesity Epidemic: More Than One Billion People Are Obese Worldwide, Says Lancet Study
According to the World Health Organisation, in 2022, 2.5 billion adults aged 18 years and older were overweight, including over 890 million adults who were living with obesity.
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Over 1 Billion People Around The World Are Obese: Study
The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet journal.
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Weight Loss Tips: 10 Superfoods That Can Help Burn Stubborn Fat
In this article, we examine a list of superfoods that are often associated with potential benefits for weight loss.
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Watching Television As Children Linked To High Blood Pressure And Obesity As Adults, Claims Study
While screens are ubiquitous in modern life, experts argue that screen time does not have to be inherently harmful for children.
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Obesity Among Adults On Rise In India, Decline In Undernourished People: UN Report
The number of undernourished people in India has declined in the last 15 years to 224.3 million in 2019-2021, according to a UN report, which also said that there are more obese adults and anaemic women in the world's second most populous country.
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"Obesity Rising Among Children, Adults": National Family Health Survey
There has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age with 33 states and union territories registering a spike in the number of overweight children, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
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Higher Doses Of Semaglutide Safe, Can Aid In Better Weight Loss For Obese Adults: Study
A study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, suggest that a higher dose of semaglutide offers a promising new option for people who have not achieved sufficient weight loss with existing treatments.
-
WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs To Treat Diabetes, Obesity, Urges Cheap Generics
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries.
-
Obesity In Children On The Rise; Here's Why & What To Do
Children often imitate adults, so it's important for parents to lead by example. Read on as we discuss causes and treatment in detail.
-
A Child's BMI At This Age Can Predict If They Will Be Obese As Adult
The first five years were critical in preventing weight gain in later years, the study highlighted.
-
60% Of Adults Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The number of overweight or obese people worldwide rose from 929 million in 1990 to 2.6 billion in 2021, the study found.
-
450 Million Adults In India May Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Lancet Data Reveals
India is one of the nations that are expected to have the largest number of overweight and obese adults by 2050 with 450 million people.
-
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Low Among Under-50 Adults, Despite Rising Cases
A recent survey by Ohio State University reveals a concerning lack of awareness about pancreatic cancer in adults under 50. With rates rising in this demographic, experts urge better understanding of risk factors, including obesity and lifestyle habits. Preventative measures such as weight management and awareness of family history are emphasised a...
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"Concerning Situation": Economic Survey On Rising Obesity In India
Raising concerns over growing obesity and increase of consumption of highly processed foods laden with sugars and fat, the Economic Survey said 54 per cent of the total disease burden in India is due to unhealthy diets.
-
Half Of All Adults In India Unfit, Women Most Physically Inactive: Study
Almost 50 per cent of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal.
-
The Obesity Epidemic: More Than One Billion People Are Obese Worldwide, Says Lancet Study
According to the World Health Organisation, in 2022, 2.5 billion adults aged 18 years and older were overweight, including over 890 million adults who were living with obesity.
-
Over 1 Billion People Around The World Are Obese: Study
The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet journal.
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Weight Loss Tips: 10 Superfoods That Can Help Burn Stubborn Fat
In this article, we examine a list of superfoods that are often associated with potential benefits for weight loss.
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Watching Television As Children Linked To High Blood Pressure And Obesity As Adults, Claims Study
While screens are ubiquitous in modern life, experts argue that screen time does not have to be inherently harmful for children.
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Obesity Among Adults On Rise In India, Decline In Undernourished People: UN Report
The number of undernourished people in India has declined in the last 15 years to 224.3 million in 2019-2021, according to a UN report, which also said that there are more obese adults and anaemic women in the world's second most populous country.
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"Obesity Rising Among Children, Adults": National Family Health Survey
There has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age with 33 states and union territories registering a spike in the number of overweight children, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS).
