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Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026Nestle is set to eliminate all artificial food colorings globally by the end of 2026, a significant move by the major food producer. This i...
'Cheaper than a gym, but still not selling': Nithin Kamath on why Indians aren't embracing popular weight-loss drugsDespite rising obesity and affordable generic GLP-1 drugs, India lags in adoption. Nithin Kamath highlights patient retention challenges wi...
Why do people snore? Causes, symptoms, risks and how to stop snoringSnoring, often dismissed as a mere annoyance, can signal underlying health issues like sleep apnea. The sound arises from obstructed breath...
UP govt issues heatwave safety protocol for schoolsUttar Pradesh schools are now equipped to combat heatwaves with the 'Teachers' Guideline-2026'. Teachers will educate students on heat prot...
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw warns against long-term GLP-1 use, urges caution over weight-loss drugs, says 'for those who are not diabetic or clinically obese...'Nithin Kamath questions India's slow adoption of affordable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, despite rising obesity. He points to challenges like l...
Five-min walk break every hour feasible, effective in offsetting harms of prolonged sitting: StudyA recent study reveals that taking a five-minute walking break every hour is the sweet spot for combating the health risks of prolonged sit...
Stress, poor sleep and processed food are driving heart attacks in young Indians: Ramakanta PandaYoung Indian professionals, particularly in IT and finance, are facing a heart disease crisis due to unhealthy lifestyles. Leading cardiac ...
Your brain may activate a powerful muscle-building, fat-burning switch while you are in deep sleep. New research stuns scientistsNew research has revealed that deep sleep isn't just for rest; it actively regulates growth hormone, crucial for muscle repair, bone streng...
More sleep means good health? Answer is... Study says people with diabetes face risk of developing deadly liver disease with rise in nap timeMore sleep means good health? Answer is no. Study says people with diabetes face risk of developing deadly liver disease with rise in nap t...
Quote of the day by Batman actor Christian Bale: 'The only thing that I'm obsessed with is sleeping'Christian Bale's humorous confession about his love for sleep, even admitting to wanting 12 hours daily, offers a relatable human touch. Be...
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw eyes crown of world’s top insulin supplier for BioconIndian drugmaker Biocon aims to be the world's top insulin supplier within five years, capitalising on growing demand as major pharmaceutic...
Indian pharma leaving generics era behind, but the Street hasn't caught up yet: Nandan KulkarniIndian pharma is shifting from generics to innovation. This transformation, extending to 2035, is creating significant new opportunities. C...
Cipla appoints health chief Shivam Puri to lead One India businessCipla has appointed Shivam Puri as the new Chief Executive Officer for its One India Business. This significant leadership change will take...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
India's weight-loss drug boom raises questions over healthcare prioritiesIndia's market for cheaper anti-obesity drugs has surged tenfold. While demand is high, especially among those with diabetes, concerns abou...
UK approves Novo weight-loss pill to edge open European marketBritain's medicine regulator has approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill. This makes the UK the first European market for the oral treatme...
US stocks: Lilly shares rise on hopes that next-gen drug will extend lead in weight-loss marketLilly presented full data from two retatrutide trials, one in treatment naive type 2 diabetes patients and another in patients with obesity...
Eli Lilly says next-gen obesity drug curbs sleep apnea, among other benefitsEli Lilly presented trial results for its new obesity drug retatrutide. The drug significantly reduced sleep apnea severity and knee osteoa...
Alkem rolls out single-shot semaglutide syringes at Rs 350 for diabetes, weight lossAlkem Laboratories has launched semaglutide in single-shot pre-filled syringes in India. This makes treatment more accessible and affordabl...
The supplement your doctor hasn't mentioned yet could be quietly fighting type 2 diabetes - here's everything you need to knowFish oil benefits for type 2 diabetes: Fish oil supplementation reduced insulin resistance and improved glucose tolerance in non-obese diab...