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Obesity Rising Faster In Low And Middle Income Countries: Study
Obesity trends are rising faster in low and middle-income countries, even as they may have plateaued in high-income ones, a study has shown.
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Long Working Hours Are Triggering Your Body To Store 'Stress Fat', Says New Study
A new study that looked at global data from multiple countries over 2 decades found a link between long working hours and stress fat storage.
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Infertility Is Rising Globally: Key Factors That Are Driving This Trend
Modern lifestyle choices also play a pivotal role in affecting fertility rates. Increasingly sedentary lifestyles, higher rates of obesity, and poor dietary habits can all contribute to infertility.
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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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50+ Branded Semaglutide Generics To Enter India As Diabetes Drug Patent Expires In March 2026
Semaglutide patent in India expires in March 2026, enabling over 50 branded generic versions to enter the market, likely reducing treatment costs for diabetes and obesity patients.
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World Obesity Day: Are Social Media Diet Trends Making Obesity Worse?
The theme for World Obesity Day 2026 is '8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity' which highlights that every person, every community and every system has a role to play in building a healthier future.
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From Obesity To Rising Healthcare Costs, Why India Needs An Urgent War On Junk Food
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights ultra-processed foods as a public health concern linked to chronic diseases, obesity, and health inequalities, urging timely policy action.
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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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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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PM Modi Sounds Alarm On Rising Obesity, Urges Indians To Cut Cooking Oil Use By 10%
From the Red Fort on Independence Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that obesity is becoming a "silent crisis" in India. Urging healthier lifestyles, he advised families to cut cooking oil use by 10%, adopt regular exercise, and prioritis
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Obesity, Chronic Illnesses, And Mental Health: Study Says US Children Are Sicker Than Ever
A recent study reveals a concerning trend in US children's health, with worsening physical and mental health outcomes over the past 17 years, including increased obesity, chronic diseases, and mental health issues.
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Switch-On Diet: This Viral Korean Diet Promises Fat Loss In 4 Weeks But May Be Too Strict
'Switch-On Diet' is a trending Korean weight loss diet developed by obesity researcher Dr Park Yong-Woo. Understanding any trending diet and seeking expert opinion is important before following it.
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Winter And Heart Health: Addressing The Trend Of Increasing Cardiac Diseases In Winter
Cardiac Disease in Winter: Winter brings a noticeable increase in heart related disease, with incidents of heart attacks, cardiac arrests, and heart failures rising by approximately 14-20%.
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Nearly 260 Million Americans Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The US overweight and obese population will rise significantly in the next quarter century if current trends continue, and new weight-loss treatments wont be sufficient to stem the tide, researchers said.
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TikTok Users Are Eating Dirt In Viral Beauty Trend, Claim It Has Health Benefits
This bizarre practice, touted to improve gut health, skin problems, and even obesity, has gained significant traction on TikTok.
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Obesity Rising Faster In Low And Middle Income Countries: Study
Obesity trends are rising faster in low and middle-income countries, even as they may have plateaued in high-income ones, a study has shown.
-
Long Working Hours Are Triggering Your Body To Store 'Stress Fat', Says New Study
A new study that looked at global data from multiple countries over 2 decades found a link between long working hours and stress fat storage.
-
Infertility Is Rising Globally: Key Factors That Are Driving This Trend
Modern lifestyle choices also play a pivotal role in affecting fertility rates. Increasingly sedentary lifestyles, higher rates of obesity, and poor dietary habits can all contribute to infertility.
-
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.
-
50+ Branded Semaglutide Generics To Enter India As Diabetes Drug Patent Expires In March 2026
Semaglutide patent in India expires in March 2026, enabling over 50 branded generic versions to enter the market, likely reducing treatment costs for diabetes and obesity patients.
-
World Obesity Day: Are Social Media Diet Trends Making Obesity Worse?
The theme for World Obesity Day 2026 is '8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity' which highlights that every person, every community and every system has a role to play in building a healthier future.
-
From Obesity To Rising Healthcare Costs, Why India Needs An Urgent War On Junk Food
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights ultra-processed foods as a public health concern linked to chronic diseases, obesity, and health inequalities, urging timely policy action.
-
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.
-
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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PM Modi Sounds Alarm On Rising Obesity, Urges Indians To Cut Cooking Oil Use By 10%
From the Red Fort on Independence Day 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that obesity is becoming a "silent crisis" in India. Urging healthier lifestyles, he advised families to cut cooking oil use by 10%, adopt regular exercise, and prioritis
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Obesity, Chronic Illnesses, And Mental Health: Study Says US Children Are Sicker Than Ever
A recent study reveals a concerning trend in US children's health, with worsening physical and mental health outcomes over the past 17 years, including increased obesity, chronic diseases, and mental health issues.
-
Switch-On Diet: This Viral Korean Diet Promises Fat Loss In 4 Weeks But May Be Too Strict
'Switch-On Diet' is a trending Korean weight loss diet developed by obesity researcher Dr Park Yong-Woo. Understanding any trending diet and seeking expert opinion is important before following it.
-
Winter And Heart Health: Addressing The Trend Of Increasing Cardiac Diseases In Winter
Cardiac Disease in Winter: Winter brings a noticeable increase in heart related disease, with incidents of heart attacks, cardiac arrests, and heart failures rising by approximately 14-20%.
-
Nearly 260 Million Americans Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The US overweight and obese population will rise significantly in the next quarter century if current trends continue, and new weight-loss treatments wont be sufficient to stem the tide, researchers said.
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TikTok Users Are Eating Dirt In Viral Beauty Trend, Claim It Has Health Benefits
This bizarre practice, touted to improve gut health, skin problems, and even obesity, has gained significant traction on TikTok.
