Obesity In India Prevention
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Why PM Asked Households To Cut Use Of Cooking Oil And What's The Alternative
India imported $19.5 billion worth of vegetable oils in 2025-26 -- a massive outflow of forex for something used daily in millions of kitchens.
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Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
The finding challenges long-held assumptions around what "normal" really means in preventive healthcare and raises critical concerns about the country's metabolic health.
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Top 3 Causes Of Fatty Liver Disease Explained; 5 Prevention Tips To Follow
According to a new Lancet global study, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, nearly 2 billion people worldwide could be living with metabolic liver disease by 2050.
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Low Iron Levels? A Teaspoon Of Moringa Can Help Manage Anemia And Fatigue, Says Nutritionist
A new landmark study, eClinicalMedicine, establishes a definitive link between early-onset weight gain and accelerated biological ageing. Here is why it matters for India and why you need to focus on preventive measures.
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Health Risks Are Emerging Earlier But Staying Hidden Longer, Warns New Apollo Report
A new report published by Apollo highlights that young Indians are being exposed to health risks that are leading to chronic diseases. But the main problem is that the symptoms are being hidden for longer, leading to underdiagnosis.
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Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
Annual health checkups provide a snapshot but may miss early signs of lifestyle diseases developing gradually over the year.
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Belly Fat In Men: Why It's More Dangerous Than You Think, How You Can Reduce It
Belly fat in men includes harmful visceral fat that raises risks of heart disease, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, and fatty liver disease.
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Semaglutide Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Prevent Deadly Heart Attack Complications
Popular weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may reduce life-threatening complications after heart attacks, a UK study finds. By improving blood flow in tiny vessels, these drugs could help the heart recover, but human trials are still needed.
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Using Weight-Loss Drugs May Up Your Risk Of Fractures And Gout By 30%, Says New Study
A new study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting suggests that weight-loss drugs may increase the risk of fractures and gout. Here is what you should know about this revelation and how to be careful.
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Managing Parental Stress May Protect Children From Obesity, Finds Yale Study
A recent study says that parental stress can lead to childhood obesity. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study says that lowering parental stress may help reduce the risk of obesity in young children.
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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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Weight-Loss Drugs Set To Get Cheaper In India As Semaglutide Patents Expire
The cost of popular weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy is expected to fall in India as patents on semaglutide expire in March 2026, paving the way for generic versions and wider access to anti-obesity medications.
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Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
A new study in Nature Communications shows that body weight at age ten and growth patterns through adolescence are strongly linked to future risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
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The Harvard Warning: Why Being 'Young and Fit' Is No Longer A Shield Against These 6 Cancers
Globally and in India, the data are signalling towards a steep rise in cancer cases. Here is how different types of cancers are affecting young adults in India and what you can do to prevent them.
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Larry The Cat Turns 19: Essential Health-Checks Every Pet Feline Needs To Live Long
Larry the cat turned 19 and is the Chief Mouser at Downing Street in the UK. Taking lessons from her long life, here are the necessary health checks every pet feline needs.
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Why PM Asked Households To Cut Use Of Cooking Oil And What's The Alternative
India imported $19.5 billion worth of vegetable oils in 2025-26 -- a massive outflow of forex for something used daily in millions of kitchens.
-
Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
The finding challenges long-held assumptions around what "normal" really means in preventive healthcare and raises critical concerns about the country's metabolic health.
-
Top 3 Causes Of Fatty Liver Disease Explained; 5 Prevention Tips To Follow
According to a new Lancet global study, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, nearly 2 billion people worldwide could be living with metabolic liver disease by 2050.
-
Low Iron Levels? A Teaspoon Of Moringa Can Help Manage Anemia And Fatigue, Says Nutritionist
A new landmark study, eClinicalMedicine, establishes a definitive link between early-onset weight gain and accelerated biological ageing. Here is why it matters for India and why you need to focus on preventive measures.
-
Health Risks Are Emerging Earlier But Staying Hidden Longer, Warns New Apollo Report
A new report published by Apollo highlights that young Indians are being exposed to health risks that are leading to chronic diseases. But the main problem is that the symptoms are being hidden for longer, leading to underdiagnosis.
-
Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
Annual health checkups provide a snapshot but may miss early signs of lifestyle diseases developing gradually over the year.
-
Belly Fat In Men: Why It's More Dangerous Than You Think, How You Can Reduce It
Belly fat in men includes harmful visceral fat that raises risks of heart disease, diabetes, hormonal imbalance, and fatty liver disease.
-
Semaglutide Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Prevent Deadly Heart Attack Complications
Popular weight-loss drugs like semaglutide may reduce life-threatening complications after heart attacks, a UK study finds. By improving blood flow in tiny vessels, these drugs could help the heart recover, but human trials are still needed.
-
Using Weight-Loss Drugs May Up Your Risk Of Fractures And Gout By 30%, Says New Study
A new study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting suggests that weight-loss drugs may increase the risk of fractures and gout. Here is what you should know about this revelation and how to be careful.
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Managing Parental Stress May Protect Children From Obesity, Finds Yale Study
A recent study says that parental stress can lead to childhood obesity. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study says that lowering parental stress may help reduce the risk of obesity in young children.
-
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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Weight-Loss Drugs Set To Get Cheaper In India As Semaglutide Patents Expire
The cost of popular weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy is expected to fall in India as patents on semaglutide expire in March 2026, paving the way for generic versions and wider access to anti-obesity medications.
-
Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
A new study in Nature Communications shows that body weight at age ten and growth patterns through adolescence are strongly linked to future risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
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The Harvard Warning: Why Being 'Young and Fit' Is No Longer A Shield Against These 6 Cancers
Globally and in India, the data are signalling towards a steep rise in cancer cases. Here is how different types of cancers are affecting young adults in India and what you can do to prevent them.
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Larry The Cat Turns 19: Essential Health-Checks Every Pet Feline Needs To Live Long
Larry the cat turned 19 and is the Chief Mouser at Downing Street in the UK. Taking lessons from her long life, here are the necessary health checks every pet feline needs.
