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Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
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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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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Fatigue To Skin Changes: 3 Fatty Liver Signs In Children That Parents Need To Check
Fatty liver disease in children can manifest as particular signs. These signs need to be timely identified by parents to avoid the progression of the disease.
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Pregnant Through IVF? Doctors Warn Of A Rare But Dangerous Pregnancy Emergency Rising Among Indian Women
Although heterotopic pregnancy is exceedingly uncommon with natural conception, its incidence is markedly higher among women who conceive through assisted reproductive technologies such as IUI and IVF
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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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Heart Attack In 40s: Why Are Healthy And Fit Individuals Still At Risk? Cardiologist Explains
While a person may look lean and exercise regularly, fitness does not guarantee cardiovascular health. The growing prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and unhealthy diets adds to the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
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Ovarian Cancer In Younger Women: Is The Risk Rising?
Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because there is currently no reliable routine screening test for the general population.
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
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Study Links Advanced Heart And Kidney Disease To Increased Cancer Risk
It is known that high blood sugar, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and obesity, increase the risk of certain cancers. However, the link between cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stage and the risk of incident cancer wasn't known, the autho
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Microplastics In Human Liver Are Fueling Liver Disease, Warns Study
Humans unknowingly consume, drink, and inhale microscopic plastic particles, known as microplastics, as well as even smaller nanoplastics. As the liver serves as the body's primary filter for all that is consumed, these particles often become trapped
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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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Fake Mounjaro Worth Rs 56 Lakh Seized In Gurugram: What It Can Do To Your Body
Fake Mounjaro injections seized in Gurugram highlight rising counterfeit weight-loss drug risks and severe health dangers.
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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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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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Urban Indian Women's Obesity at 42.8%, Nearly Double Rural Rate
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.
-
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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Fatigue To Skin Changes: 3 Fatty Liver Signs In Children That Parents Need To Check
Fatty liver disease in children can manifest as particular signs. These signs need to be timely identified by parents to avoid the progression of the disease.
-
Pregnant Through IVF? Doctors Warn Of A Rare But Dangerous Pregnancy Emergency Rising Among Indian Women
Although heterotopic pregnancy is exceedingly uncommon with natural conception, its incidence is markedly higher among women who conceive through assisted reproductive technologies such as IUI and IVF
-
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.
-
Heart Attack In 40s: Why Are Healthy And Fit Individuals Still At Risk? Cardiologist Explains
While a person may look lean and exercise regularly, fitness does not guarantee cardiovascular health. The growing prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and unhealthy diets adds to the burden of cardiovascular diseases.
-
Ovarian Cancer In Younger Women: Is The Risk Rising?
Ovarian cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because there is currently no reliable routine screening test for the general population.
-
1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
-
Study Links Advanced Heart And Kidney Disease To Increased Cancer Risk
It is known that high blood sugar, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and obesity, increase the risk of certain cancers. However, the link between cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stage and the risk of incident cancer wasn't known, the autho
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Microplastics In Human Liver Are Fueling Liver Disease, Warns Study
Humans unknowingly consume, drink, and inhale microscopic plastic particles, known as microplastics, as well as even smaller nanoplastics. As the liver serves as the body's primary filter for all that is consumed, these particles often become trapped
-
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.
-
Fake Mounjaro Worth Rs 56 Lakh Seized In Gurugram: What It Can Do To Your Body
Fake Mounjaro injections seized in Gurugram highlight rising counterfeit weight-loss drug risks and severe health dangers.
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
