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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
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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Trump's In 'Excellent Health', But Body Mass Index Nears Obese Level
Trump had recently talked about how good he feels, even as he joked about his fondness for fast food and his minimal exercise beyond frequent golf outings.
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39-Year-Old Karnataka Cricketer Dies Of Heart Attack: Are Young, Fit And Active Athletes Also At Risk?
Heart attacks are often linked with older age, obesity, smoking and an inactive lifestyle. However, young athletes are not completely free from risk.
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Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
An annual checkup acts more like a "snapshot" of your health at one specific point in time. However, lifestyle diseases can evolve gradually between screenings without obvious symptoms.
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What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
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More Weight Loss While On Ozempic Means Lower Risk Of Obesity-Related Diseases, Says New Study
The new analysis suggests that greater weight loss achieved while taking Ozempic and similar GLP-1 medications may lead to a larger reduction in obesity-related disease risk.
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"Silent Killer": Doctor Shares Why High Blood Pressure Shows No Early Symptoms
People already diagnosed with hypertension should take medications regularly and avoid stopping treatment without medical supervision.
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Osteoporosis And Osteoarthritis Are Not the Same: Here's Why
Doctors say osteoporosis and osteoarthritis also differ in how they present and who is most at risk. Osteoporosis is more common after menopause and may be linked to ageing, hormonal changes, calcium deficiency, smoking, or lack of exercise.
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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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Doctor Shares 6 Small Daily Choices That Shape Your Long-Term Health
Sleep deprivation, chronic stress, poor gut health, and social isolation can all have strong and lasting effects on the body and mind.
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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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Popular Weight Loss Drugs May Lead To More Muscle Loss, Finds Study
The study analysed multiple studies and found that muscle-related tissue accounted for about 35% of total weight lost in incretin groups, exceeding safe benchmarks in two-thirds of cases.
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Alcohol Vs Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver: What's More Dangerous? Know Here
Fatty liver disease caused by alcohol is known as alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD). However, when the cause of the disease is not alcohol, it is known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
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Rising Liver Cancer Cases: Are We Ignoring The Warning Signs? Doctor Answers
The rising incidence of liver cancer across the globe is becoming an alarming public health concern. Once considered relatively uncommon in many regions, liver cancer cases are now increasing steadily due to a combination of lifestyle factors, chroni
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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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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
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.
-
Trump's In 'Excellent Health', But Body Mass Index Nears Obese Level
Trump had recently talked about how good he feels, even as he joked about his fondness for fast food and his minimal exercise beyond frequent golf outings.
-
39-Year-Old Karnataka Cricketer Dies Of Heart Attack: Are Young, Fit And Active Athletes Also At Risk?
Heart attacks are often linked with older age, obesity, smoking and an inactive lifestyle. However, young athletes are not completely free from risk.
-
Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
An annual checkup acts more like a "snapshot" of your health at one specific point in time. However, lifestyle diseases can evolve gradually between screenings without obvious symptoms.
-
What Extreme Heat Conditions Can Do To Your Body And Health
Alcohol and excessive caffeine may worsen dehydration. Extreme heat can affect nearly every organ system in the body, increasing the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, cardiovascular strain, and kidney problems.
-
More Weight Loss While On Ozempic Means Lower Risk Of Obesity-Related Diseases, Says New Study
The new analysis suggests that greater weight loss achieved while taking Ozempic and similar GLP-1 medications may lead to a larger reduction in obesity-related disease risk.
-
"Silent Killer": Doctor Shares Why High Blood Pressure Shows No Early Symptoms
People already diagnosed with hypertension should take medications regularly and avoid stopping treatment without medical supervision.
-
Osteoporosis And Osteoarthritis Are Not the Same: Here's Why
Doctors say osteoporosis and osteoarthritis also differ in how they present and who is most at risk. Osteoporosis is more common after menopause and may be linked to ageing, hormonal changes, calcium deficiency, smoking, or lack of exercise.
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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.
-
Doctor Shares 6 Small Daily Choices That Shape Your Long-Term Health
Sleep deprivation, chronic stress, poor gut health, and social isolation can all have strong and lasting effects on the body and mind.
-
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.
-
Popular Weight Loss Drugs May Lead To More Muscle Loss, Finds Study
The study analysed multiple studies and found that muscle-related tissue accounted for about 35% of total weight lost in incretin groups, exceeding safe benchmarks in two-thirds of cases.
-
Alcohol Vs Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver: What's More Dangerous? Know Here
Fatty liver disease caused by alcohol is known as alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD). However, when the cause of the disease is not alcohol, it is known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
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Rising Liver Cancer Cases: Are We Ignoring The Warning Signs? Doctor Answers
The rising incidence of liver cancer across the globe is becoming an alarming public health concern. Once considered relatively uncommon in many regions, liver cancer cases are now increasing steadily due to a combination of lifestyle factors, chroni
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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.
