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In India’s battle against obesity, food labels could be one of the most potent weapons

September 29, 2026 1:31 pm

With a rise in diet-related metabolic disorders and non-communicable diseases, nutrition labelling has gradually emerged as a critical policy intervention

Picture representing growing concerns around pet obesity and Ozempic-like weight-loss treatments

‘Ozempup’: Why pet weight loss is turning into a new health conversation

September 09, 2026 2:00 pm

Vets explain why specialised food may help overweight pets while drug-based treatments remain an emerging area of research.

Maharashtra school junk food ban won’t curb childhood obesity alone: Doctors tell you what to do alongside

August 03, 2026 4:14 am

Health experts welcome Maharashtra's decision to ban junk food in and around schools but caution that lasting change will require healthier eating at home, nutrition education and more physical activity

When fat reaches the pancreas: Here's what happens next

July 21, 2026 2:00 pm

The newly recognised condition can silently increase the risk of diabetes, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer—even in lean people

Many patients report greater self-confidence as they lose weight. (Source: Pexels)

Weight-loss drugs can help but they won’t solve India’s obesity crisis

July 13, 2026 12:36 pm

New evidence on semaglutide and tirzepatide shows impressive weight loss, but also raises concerns about muscle loss, weight regain and the cost of lifelong treatment

A Kerala doctor lost 31 kg on the experimental obesity drug retatrutide. Here's how the GLP-1-based treatment works, its side effects, benefits and the challenges of long-term weight management.

Kerala doctor lost 31 kg on an experimental obesity drug: What are side effects and challenges?

July 13, 2026 8:12 am

The retatrutide trial in India underscores why next-generation obesity drugs are raising both hope and important questions.

'Shorts were never meant for me': Actor Debinna Bonnerjee reveals reason behind stubborn thigh fat

July 09, 2026 9:44 am

My upper body would respond almost immediately. My arms would get really thin. My face would get sharper. My waist would also shrink. But my thighs, nothing, shared Debinna

Fitness coach explains why Japan's obesity rate is far lower than US's: 'Saw it firsthand'

June 25, 2026 2:00 pm

While personal choices remain important, obesity risk factors often extend beyond individual behaviour.

Why doctors say heart, kidney and metabolic health mustn't be treated separately anymore

June 23, 2026 1:58 pm

Experts say early detection and lifestyle changes can help prevent serious heart, kidney and diabetes complications

Chandigarh obesity rates have surged among men, with NFHS-6 also highlighting concerns over diabetes, hypertension and other lifestyle-related diseases. (File)

Half of Chandigarh’s men now overweight

June 16, 2026 5:42 pm

Women improved marginally; coupled with hypertension and elevated blood sugar levels, the survey paints a picture of a city increasingly grappling with lifestyle-related health disorders

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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.