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.

health

Published on Jun 22, 2026 04:40 pm IST

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)

health

Published on Jun 16, 2026 11:59 am IST

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 10, 2026 09:42 pm IST

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!

health

Updated on Jun 11, 2026 11:59 am IST

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.

chandigarh news

Published on Jun 02, 2026 07:38 am IST

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.

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Published on May 30, 2026 07:40 pm IST

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.

health

Published on May 31, 2026 02:59 pm IST

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".

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Updated on May 30, 2026 12:06 pm IST

Strengthening role of CSR and foundations in nutrition education

Malnutrition

knowledge

Published on May 22, 2026 10:19 pm IST

Gaining weight? Orthopedic surgeon reveals which joint gets damaged first

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

health

Updated on May 21, 2026 04:09 pm IST

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)

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Published on May 14, 2026 07:50 am IST

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)

pune news

Published on Apr 30, 2026 06:38 am IST

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

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Published on Apr 24, 2026 10:47 am IST

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 ₹56.15 lakh, officials said.

india news

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 12:31 pm IST

Why India’s health care problem begins before the hospital

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public health

Updated on Apr 06, 2026 07:35 pm IST

Heart surgeon shares 5 harmful habits that accelerate ageing

Obesity and poor diet can contribute to the ageing process!

health

Published on Apr 02, 2026 11:49 am IST

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

Representational image.

india news

Updated on Apr 02, 2026 08:23 am IST

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!

health

Published on Apr 01, 2026 06:02 pm IST

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.

health

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 04:27 pm IST

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.

health

Published on Mar 17, 2026 02:59 pm IST

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!

health

Published on Mar 13, 2026 12:00 am IST

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)

noida news

Published on Mar 12, 2026 05:40 am IST

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

Obesity (Representational image)

public health

Published on Mar 06, 2026 04:06 pm IST

Why tackling obesity now will save India billions

Obesity (Shutterstock)

public health

Published on Mar 05, 2026 12:34 pm IST

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)

health

Published on Mar 05, 2026 08:59 am IST

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?

health

Published on Mar 03, 2026 04:05 pm IST

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