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Can obesity make heart age faster? Doctor reveals why you need to lose weight

Obesity can exert stress and make your heart overwork and age faster.

Published 15 days ago

Gains clear, but no single GLP-1 drug wins on every count: Study

Study compares 19 obesity drugs, no clear winner on weight and health outcomes

Updated 16 days ago

Doctor shares signs of morbid obesity along with simple habits that can make…

Obesity can affect the quality of life of individuals.

Updated 19 days ago

7-year-old Michigan boy weighing 115kg dies, his parents charged with murder

Casper O'Brien died last November after first responders were called to the family's home in Flint because he'd stopped breathing, prosecutors said.

Updated 25 days ago

When Diets Don’t Work: Parents Turn to Wegovy for Elementary School Kids

Ayden and twin brother Kayden are part of a growing epidemic of childhood obesity. Traditional weight loss methods don’t work well for many children, particularly those with severe obesity.

Published 33 days ago

Fitness trainer shares 'biggest reason' Japan keeps obesity at 6%

Fitness coach Dan Go compared Japan’s 6 percent obesity rate to the US at 43 percent and found that infrastructure beats discipline every time. (Freepik)

Published 40 days ago

Chandigarh: Fatty liver disease in children emerging public health concern, says Dr Sadhna Lal

Dr Sadhna Lal, head of paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology sensitising the patients at the PGIMER on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Published 45 days ago

Surgeon explains why belly fat is more dangerous than fat on arms and thighs

The location of the fat matters in how your body burns it!

Updated 45 days ago

Chandigarh men most obese in country, Punjab ranks 8th, shows report

The World Health Organization defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A BMI of 25 or above is classified as overweight, while a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese.

Published 54 days ago

Trump health update: POTUS' BMI nears obesity range in latest report

US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC.

Published 56 days ago

Doctor shares why many Indians struggle to lose weight despite diet and workouts

Why many people are unable to lose weight despite workout and diet.

Published 56 days ago

Less stress, addiction, brain fog: Ozempic, GLP-1s may be impacting brain

The photograph shows the anti-diabetic medication "Ozempic", one of two flagship treatments made by Danish pharmaceutical company "Novo Nordisk".

Updated 56 days ago

Strengthening role of CSR and foundations in nutrition education

Malnutrition

Published 64 days ago

Gaining weight? Orthopedic surgeon reveals which joint gets damaged first

Obesity has extensive side effects, affecting major body parts and internal organs.

Updated 65 days ago

Taste of Life: Experiments with weight loss manuals and fashionable diets

A book on treating obesity by Dr Wilhelm Ebstein (in pic) became quite a rage in Bombay and Poona in the winter of 1884. (HT)

Published 73 days ago

Taste of Life: How Banting diet became a measure of human worth

William Banting, who was 200 pounds, was obese and suffered from immense ill health due to his weight. He lost 46 pounds with a strict low-carbohydrate diet. (WIKIMEDIA)

Published 87 days ago

Is your cat or dog overweight? Why simply feeding less doesn’t always help

Is your cat or dog overweight? Why simply feeding less doesn’t always help

Published 92 days ago

Illegal consignment of obesity drug Mounjaro seized, 2 men arrested in Haryana

FDA team seized and sampled the entire stock labelled Mounjaro. The total value of the recovered injections, based on their MRP, was estimated to be about <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>56.15 lakh, officials said.

Updated 95 days ago

Why India’s health care problem begins before the hospital

Health

Updated 110 days ago

Heart surgeon shares 5 harmful habits that accelerate ageing

Obesity and poor diet can contribute to the ageing process!

Published 114 days ago

Diabetes, obesity, hypertension among top ‘disabilities’ in Army: Centre

Representational image.

Updated 114 days ago

Sudden weight gain? Bariatric surgeon warns why it may cause fatty liver disease

Do you see the numbers going up on the weighing machine? It is a cause of concern for your liver health!

Published 115 days ago

Cancer physician shares how obesity can raise risk of ovarian cancer in women

Dr Ritu Dave emphasises that obesity raises the risk of ovarian cancer through hormonal imbalance and chronic inflammation.

Updated 116 days ago

Snoring often? Doctor shares 6 early signs of weight related sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a disorder where a person stops breathing for short periods while sleeping, and they wake up with a jolt.

Published 131 days ago

Heart surgeon ranks health dangers on a scale of 1 to 10: Seed oils, shift work…

Read more to find out how dangerous high blood pressure actually is!

Published 135 days ago

GIMS experts warn of rising obesity burden, stress lifestyle changes

Professor and head of the medicine department at GIMS, Dr Payal Jain said the rising number of patients with obesity-linked complications highlights the need for sustained public awareness. (HT Archive)

Published 136 days ago

Need for proactive prevention model for India’s diabetes and obesity crisis

Obesity (Representational image)

Published 141 days ago

Why tackling obesity now will save India billions

Obesity (Shutterstock)

Published 142 days ago

India ranks 2nd globally in childhood obesity, second only to China

India's childhood obesity crisis demands immediate attention, as the consequences of obesity can lead to severe health issues, including fatty liver disease, high triglycerides, and hypertension. (Freepik)

Published 143 days ago

Are you fit but overweight? Cardiologist explains what it means for your heart

You may be fit despite being fat, but is it enough to protect your heart health?

Published 144 days ago

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