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BMI Is Not Enough; Here's How You Can Calculate Body Fat And Composition
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While BMI is a widely used measure to categorise individuals into weight classifications such as underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity, it is not enough to accurately determine the right body composition.
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www.ndtv.com
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Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- India News | Reported by Ankita Tiwari
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 classifies obesity and overweight if the Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25 kg per square metre or above, among people aged 15-49 years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Fish Oil Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes? New Research Shows Promise
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The findings of this study are important because most research on type 2 diabetes focuses on people who are overweight or obese. However, experts estimate that around 10%-20% of people with type 2 diabetes are not obese.
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www.ndtv.com
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45% Of Vellore's Urban Slum Children Stunted By Age 2, Finds Lancet Study
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
By age 7, more than 26 per cent of the children were classified 'thin' and 5.2 per cent classified 'overweight/obese', findings published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal show.
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www.ndtv.com
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30.7% Of Women In India Are Obese Or Overweight, Reveals NFHS-6; Key Contributing Factors Explained
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Monitoring weight, waist circumference, and blood sugar regularly NFHS-6 reveals that 30.7% of Indian women aged 15-49 years are now overweight or obese, marking a significant increase over the past few years.
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www.ndtv.com
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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www.ndtv.com
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Intermittent Fasting Hardly Helps in Weight Loss, Finds New Study
- Tuesday February 17, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
According to a new study, intermittent fasting does not live up to the hype, particularly for overweight or obese adults trying to lose weight
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Counting Calories Vs. Protein-First Rule: Which Method Is Better For Weight Loss?
- Sunday February 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Counting calories and eating a high protein diet, both ways help in weight loss. There are specific reasons that make each method unique and find out which method may work for you.
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www.ndtv.com
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Obesity Rising At Alarming Rate, Unhealthy Diets And Lifestyle Changes Responsible: Economic Survey 2025-26
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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10-Minute High-Intensity Workout Can Trigger Anti-Cancer Molecules In Bloodstream, Finds Study
- Friday January 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The study included 30 participants between the ages 50-78, all overweight or obese (a cancer risk) yet healthy otherwise. Each of them performed a 10-minute high-intensity cycling session.
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www.ndtv.com
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
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www.ndtv.com
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What To Eat And Avoid If You Are Struggling With Obesity
- Thursday March 6, 2025
- Neha Grover
Managing obesity requires a combination of dietary changes, regular physical activity, and lifestyle modifications. But did you know that some everyday foods could be secretly sabotaging your weight loss? Here's what to avoid and what to eat instead to take control of your health.
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food.ndtv.com
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60% Of Adults Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
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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www.ndtv.com
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450 Million Adults In India May Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Lancet Data Reveals
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Health | Varsha Vats
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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www.ndtv.com
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BMI Is Not Enough; Here's How You Can Calculate Body Fat And Composition
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
While BMI is a widely used measure to categorise individuals into weight classifications such as underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity, it is not enough to accurately determine the right body composition.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- India News | Reported by Ankita Tiwari
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24 classifies obesity and overweight if the Body Mass Index (BMI) is 25 kg per square metre or above, among people aged 15-49 years.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Can Fish Oil Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes? New Research Shows Promise
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The findings of this study are important because most research on type 2 diabetes focuses on people who are overweight or obese. However, experts estimate that around 10%-20% of people with type 2 diabetes are not obese.
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www.ndtv.com
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45% Of Vellore's Urban Slum Children Stunted By Age 2, Finds Lancet Study
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
By age 7, more than 26 per cent of the children were classified 'thin' and 5.2 per cent classified 'overweight/obese', findings published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal show.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
30.7% Of Women In India Are Obese Or Overweight, Reveals NFHS-6; Key Contributing Factors Explained
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Monitoring weight, waist circumference, and blood sugar regularly NFHS-6 reveals that 30.7% of Indian women aged 15-49 years are now overweight or obese, marking a significant increase over the past few years.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Intermittent Fasting Hardly Helps in Weight Loss, Finds New Study
- Tuesday February 17, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
According to a new study, intermittent fasting does not live up to the hype, particularly for overweight or obese adults trying to lose weight
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
Counting Calories Vs. Protein-First Rule: Which Method Is Better For Weight Loss?
- Sunday February 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Counting calories and eating a high protein diet, both ways help in weight loss. There are specific reasons that make each method unique and find out which method may work for you.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Obesity Rising At Alarming Rate, Unhealthy Diets And Lifestyle Changes Responsible: Economic Survey 2025-26
- Thursday January 29, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
10-Minute High-Intensity Workout Can Trigger Anti-Cancer Molecules In Bloodstream, Finds Study
- Friday January 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The study included 30 participants between the ages 50-78, all overweight or obese (a cancer risk) yet healthy otherwise. Each of them performed a 10-minute high-intensity cycling session.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Like Wegovy Fail To Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risks, Study Finds
- Tuesday December 16, 2025
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers analysed 48 previously-conducted trials which examined the safety and efficacy of GLP-1 drugs on people with type 2 diabetes, overweight, or obesity. These studies involved a total of more than 94,000 participants.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
What To Eat And Avoid If You Are Struggling With Obesity
- Thursday March 6, 2025
- Neha Grover
Managing obesity requires a combination of dietary changes, regular physical activity, and lifestyle modifications. But did you know that some everyday foods could be secretly sabotaging your weight loss? Here's what to avoid and what to eat instead to take control of your health.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
60% Of Adults Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The number of overweight or obese people worldwide rose from 929 million in 1990 to 2.6 billion in 2021, the study found.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
450 Million Adults In India May Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Lancet Data Reveals
- Tuesday March 4, 2025
- Health | Varsha Vats
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.
-
www.ndtv.com