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The year of weight-loss drugs: When health became about thinness, not fitness, again

December 30, 2025 7:44 pm

The use of weight-loss drugs primarily targets fat mass, which may or may not directly correlate with overall physical fitness and functional health. Yet the obsession with drugs seems to take away the human agency we all have

Yearender 2025 | While weight loss injections may have dominated conversations, experts share how lifestyle habits make or break metabolic stability

December 28, 2025 4:28 pm

Injections can provide a helpful boost for initial weight loss in some, but they are not a complete solution.

Experts push for obesity to be officially recognised as a 'disease' in India as WHO publishes GLP-1 therapy guideline: 'Families take it seriously, care becomes standardised'

December 09, 2025 4:12 pm

In public health and in clinical practice, terms matter. Not because they change the biology, but because they shape how people feel about seeking support

Obesity isn’t just about willpower, it’s about biology

Why obesity messes up your hunger hormones: A cardiologist explains

December 01, 2025 5:05 pm

We are dependent on refined carbs, have too much salt and sugar

‘Sugar, salt and fat alerts must on front labels of food packets’

'Sugar, salt and fat alerts should feature on front labels of packaged foods’: Lancet study author sounds alarm on ultra-processed foods

November 24, 2025 8:13 am

India must act immediately to take action and cut the consumption of ultra-processed foods to halt obesity, diabetes and heart disease

18-year-old battling obesity, diabetes, borderline cholesterol: Lancet study looks inside India’s ultra-processed food epidemic

November 20, 2025 5:35 am

Experts warn how ultra-processed food products pose a major public health threat, call for policy reform

Overindulgence in carbohydrates and low protein intake are contributing to India’s obesity crisis

October 06, 2025 7:09 am

In a country that has historically struggled with malnutrition, the growing number of people who appear to be simultaneously overfed and under-nourished should set alarm bells ringing at every level

India’s dietary profile linked to rising diabetes, obesity, shows study

October 01, 2025 9:14 am

62% calories comes from carbs, added sugar intake higher than recommended

Nutritionist details meeting a friend who complained of fissures and constipation after taking weight loss drugs: 'At first, I thought… maybe menopause'

September 23, 2025 11:10 am

Patients should always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any weight loss drug and avoid self-medicating

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Knowledge Nugget: UNICEF Report on obesity – Why it matters for your UPSC exam

September 18, 2025 12:49 pm

UNICEF report predicts that India will account for 11 per cent of the global obesity burden by 2030. What are the major highlights of the report? In 'Beyond the Nugget', learn about the government initiatives to address it.

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Every day habits that can trigger obesity

October 27, 2025 4:56 pm

These are six everyday habits that can trigger your obesity.

Can obesity be reversed?

September 16, 2025 10:58 am

With these simple techniques, one can definitely reverse obesity.

“Obesity is increasingly recognised as a major risk factor for the development and progression of several types of cancer,” highlights Dr Mandeep Singh Malhotra, Director of Surgical Oncology at the CK Birla Hospital, Delhi. (Source: Canva)

What the latest data says about the hidden link between obesity and cancer

July 22, 2025 10:30 am

Excess body fat doesn’t just increase weight, it alters the body’s internal environment, triggering hormonal and metabolic imbalances that fuel cancer risk.

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Cut sugary juices, eat eggs, get good sleep: 10 weight loss tips for obese people

October 11, 2017 6:00 am

Struggling hard to lose weight even with a controlled diet? On World Obesity Day, here are 10 quick fix tips to help you lose weight. But, remember there are no shortcuts to weight loss regimes.

World Obesity Day 2017: Fight obesity with these 10 easily available superfoods

October 10, 2017 10:21 pm

New expert estimates revealed that the cost of treating obesity-related illnesses globally will top $1.2 trillion every year from 2025 unless more is done to check the rapidly worsening epidemic. On the occasion of World Obesity Day, let's pledge to fight it with a healthy diet. Start with these superfoods and feel the difference.