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Why BMI isn’t enough: Expert explains new definition of 'clinical obesity'
June 03, 2026 2:30 pm
The key difference is that BMI is a screening tool, while clinical obesity is a disease diagnosis, based on symptoms, body fat levels, and health complications.
Health survey calls for a nutrition rethink
June 02, 2026 12:12 am
The National Family Health Survey VI, released late last week, flags the alarming proportions taken by diabetes in the country — one in six Indians reported high sugar levels
Sharp rise in obesity, diabetes in five years since 2019, shows latest health survey
May 30, 2026 4:51 am
Proportion of obese women jumps 6.7 percentage points; 4.4 for men
8,500 daily steps — not 10,000 — may be the sweet spot to prevent weight regain after dieting
May 11, 2026 12:00 pm
Regular walking is one of the easiest and safest ways to stay physically active over time
‘Yahi motapa tujhe uncle bana dega’: Ashish Chanchalani on how being overweight hits differently after 30; experts weigh in
May 10, 2026 5:55 pm
As people enter their 30s, societal perceptions change. The same body type may now be labelled negatively, with terms like ‘fat uncle’ or ‘out of shape’ being casually used.
Rio fights childhood obesity: No junk food in govt schools, only 2 cooked meals from school farms
April 15, 2026 10:09 pm
The municipal govt of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, begins a food revolution for child nutrition with fresh meals and a radical food ban that are turning hunger, obesity and neglect into health, strength and hope.
From Ozempic to Mounjaro: Is this India’s 'magic pill moment' for obesity?
April 13, 2026 3:36 pm
The rapid rise of app-based food delivery, shrinking access to safe recreational spaces, longer sedentary work hours, urban designs hostile to walking, aggressive marketing of ultra-processed foods, and the widening affordability gap between calorie-dense and nutritious diets have all contributed to an obesity crisis
8 in 10 working Indians are overweight: Most are already sick and don’t know it, says survey
April 08, 2026 4:48 pm
India’s health risks are arriving earlier, staying hidden longer and are often being missed, says data mapping by corporate hospital
Nutrition system designed for scarcity must now address excess
March 28, 2026 6:22 am
Obesity is no longer just a nutritional issue, it is a major driver of India’s growing burden of non-communicable disease
Diabetologist shares case of 35-year-old who collapsed suddenly, had high BP, chest pain, obesity: 'Don't take your life so lightly'
March 18, 2026 6:03 pm
Blood pressure, fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, cholesterol levels, and body weight should be monitored regularly to identify metabolic risks before they develop.
OBESITY PHOTOS
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.
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.
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.
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