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April 15, 2025 8:58 PM
Repeated exposure to unnecessary CT (computed tomography) scans may increase cancer risk to a level comparable with alcohol consumption and obesity, a new study has found. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of California-San Fra...
March 23, 2025 11:29 AM
A new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been linked to an increased risk of developing certain obesity-related cancers, according to recent research. While earlier studies have identified associations between type 2 diabetes and a heightened ri...
March 20, 2025 3:50 PM
Global pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly has launched Mounjaro (tirzepatide) in India, a groundbreaking drug designed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Mounjaro is n...
March 4, 2025 10:47 AM
Rates of obesity and overweight are spiralling due to a "monumental societal failure" to tackle the problem, with more than half of adults and almost a third of children and young people set to be affected by 2050, according to a new study. That rep...
February 25, 2025 4:52 PM
Reducing oil intake, increasing physical activity, and eating a balanced meal are crucial in combating the rising menace of obesity in the country, experts said on Tuesday. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat programme...
February 16, 2025 2:40 PM
The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' event, part of the Fit India Movement's flagship programme, took place at the iconic Gateway of India, Mumbai on Sunday. Over 500 cyclists, including wellness experts, cycling enthusiasts, and members of various cycle...
February 12, 2025 2:23 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra for his commitment to promoting fitness and raising awareness about obesity. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, PM Modi highlighted the need for...
January 16, 2025 5:21 PM
Maternal exposure to air pollution — specifically particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) — during the three months prior to conception may increase the risk of childhood obesity up to two years after birth, according to a stu...
January 15, 2025 5:41 PM
Doctors worldwide should diagnose obesity differently, relying on broader criteria and taking into account when the condition causes ill-health, according to a new framework drawn up by experts and endorsed by 76 medical organizations internationally...
November 26, 2024 11:44 AM
The US scientists have decoded why obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by targeting the fat cells. The study, published in Cell Reports, may advance new treatments for type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases that work by helping fat ste...
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