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Weight-Loss Drug Misuse Under Scanner, Centre Warns Of Legal Action For Violations
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The crackdown comes at a time when GLP-1 drugs, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, are seeing a surge in demand, but are increasingly being accessed without proper prescriptions through retail and digital channels.
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www.ndtv.com
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Lost 10 Kilos And Your Hair Too? Expert Explains The Weight-Loss Drug Side Effect Nobody Told You About
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide may lead to temporary hair fall due to rapid weight loss and nutritional gaps. Experts explain the science behind this side effect and how to prevent and reverse it safely.
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www.ndtv.com
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Drug Combination May Boost Weight Loss in Older Women, Study Finds
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A retrospective study from Mayo Clinic and Wayne State University found that postmenopausal women combining tirzepatide with hormone therapy lost significantly more body weight than those using the drug alone, prompting calls for larger, controlled c
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www.ndtv.com
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Metformin For PCOS: How Does This Diabetes Drug Help Manage Symptoms?
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Metformin is a prescription medication traditionally used to treat type 2 diabetes by managing blood sugar levels. It works primarily by decreasing glucose production in the liver, improving the body's sensitivity to insulin.
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www.ndtv.com
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Semaglutide Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Prevent Deadly Heart Attack Complications
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Written by Shreya Goswami
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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doctor.ndtv.com
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GLP-1 Should Not Be Used As A Quick Fix For Weight Loss And Diabetes Management, Warns Top Experts
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Health | Asian News International
Experts warn that GLP1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aren't quick fixes. There are misuse risks that are involved as shortages, side effects, and weight regain are possible without medical supervision.
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www.ndtv.com
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Affordable Weight Loss Drugs In India: How Cheap GLP-1s Will Affect Obesity Treatment
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Replacing traditional weight management methods with GLP-1 medications can be effective for some, but it's essential to approach this transition with caution.
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www.ndtv.com
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Drug Regulator Tightens Watch On GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs, Issues Notice
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, along with state regulators, has initiated targeted enforcement measures to curb malpractices and ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices in the supply chain.
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www.ndtv.com
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Safety Checks For New Generic Weight-Loss Drugs To Be Increased: Government
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Amid serious concerns over recent introduction of multiple generic variants of GLP-1 based weight loss drugs in the Indian market, the government on Tuesday said it has intensified regulatory surveillance against the drug’s
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www.ndtv.com
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Tirzepatide And Semaglutide: Experts Explain New Diabetes, Obesity Drug Options
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
With semaglutide's patent expiry in India, cheaper generics may expand access to obesity and diabetes care. Experts weigh benefits, risks, and how tirzepatide compares as a next-generation dual-action therapy.
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www.ndtv.com
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Weight-Loss Drug Misuse Under Scanner, Centre Warns Of Legal Action For Violations
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The crackdown comes at a time when GLP-1 drugs, widely used for weight loss and diabetes, are seeing a surge in demand, but are increasingly being accessed without proper prescriptions through retail and digital channels.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Lost 10 Kilos And Your Hair Too? Expert Explains The Weight-Loss Drug Side Effect Nobody Told You About
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide may lead to temporary hair fall due to rapid weight loss and nutritional gaps. Experts explain the science behind this side effect and how to prevent and reverse it safely.
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www.ndtv.com
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Drug Combination May Boost Weight Loss in Older Women, Study Finds
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A retrospective study from Mayo Clinic and Wayne State University found that postmenopausal women combining tirzepatide with hormone therapy lost significantly more body weight than those using the drug alone, prompting calls for larger, controlled c
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www.ndtv.com
-
Metformin For PCOS: How Does This Diabetes Drug Help Manage Symptoms?
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Metformin is a prescription medication traditionally used to treat type 2 diabetes by managing blood sugar levels. It works primarily by decreasing glucose production in the liver, improving the body's sensitivity to insulin.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Semaglutide Weight-Loss Drugs May Help Prevent Deadly Heart Attack Complications
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Written by Shreya Goswami
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.
-
doctor.ndtv.com
-
GLP-1 Should Not Be Used As A Quick Fix For Weight Loss And Diabetes Management, Warns Top Experts
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Health | Asian News International
Experts warn that GLP1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy aren't quick fixes. There are misuse risks that are involved as shortages, side effects, and weight regain are possible without medical supervision.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Affordable Weight Loss Drugs In India: How Cheap GLP-1s Will Affect Obesity Treatment
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Replacing traditional weight management methods with GLP-1 medications can be effective for some, but it's essential to approach this transition with caution.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Drug Regulator Tightens Watch On GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs, Issues Notice
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, along with state regulators, has initiated targeted enforcement measures to curb malpractices and ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices in the supply chain.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Safety Checks For New Generic Weight-Loss Drugs To Be Increased: Government
- Tuesday March 24, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Amid serious concerns over recent introduction of multiple generic variants of GLP-1 based weight loss drugs in the Indian market, the government on Tuesday said it has intensified regulatory surveillance against the drug’s
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www.ndtv.com
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Tirzepatide And Semaglutide: Experts Explain New Diabetes, Obesity Drug Options
- Monday March 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
With semaglutide's patent expiry in India, cheaper generics may expand access to obesity and diabetes care. Experts weigh benefits, risks, and how tirzepatide compares as a next-generation dual-action therapy.
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www.ndtv.com