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Novo Holdings commits 500 million euros in new European tech growth fundNovo Holdings is investing 500 million euros in the new Scaleup Europe Fund. This pan-European fund aims to support technology companies th...- CEOs are getting ruthless about worker performanceCorporate leaders are increasingly prioritizing results over employee comfort, with CEOs like Unilever's Fernando Fernandez demanding "volu...
- Economic Survey 2026: Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pmIndia faces a growing challenge with ultra-processed foods. The Economic Survey highlights rising obesity, especially in children. It propo...
- Studies warn nearly 70 percent of US Adults are at risk of obesity, everything you need to know about the groundbreaking study and how to lower the riskA new study redefines obesity, potentially classifying nearly 70% of US adults as obese, a significant jump from previous estimates. This u...
- Being slim is not enough: Hidden ‘skinny fat’ could still quietly raise your risk of heart attack and stroke, study warnsNew research warns that slim individuals may still face serious heart risks due to hidden visceral fat around organs and the liver. A McMas...
- Obesity in Canada surges to one-third of adults, study links spike to pandemic disruptionsA recent Canadian study reveals a significant surge in obesity rates, with 32.7 percent of adults classified as obese in 2023, a notable in...
- 80 cm for women, 90 for men: Researchers find new measure for obesity in India and it has nothing to do with your weightNew obesity criteria for Indians now include waist circumference and waist-to-height ratio. Abdominal obesity is indicated when waist excee...
- Are you really obese? Experts challenge BMI as only measure of obesity, propose new guidelines for better healthA new report from global experts calls for redefining obesity beyond the traditional body mass index (BMI) measurement. The experts propose...
- Here's why waist-to-height ratio matters more than BMI in obesity diagnosisResearchers have introduced a new diagnostic approach for obesity, focusing on waist-to-height ratio alongside BMI to better assess health ...
- Ozempic frenzy lures rich Indians to brave the gray marketPeople are going to great lengths to obtain popular weight-loss drugs. They are stashing injectables in their carry-on luggage, buying coun...
- Childhood obesity can lead to health complications in adulthoodFrom diabetes to infertility and cardiovascular problems, childhood obesity can lead to many health scares.
- Long COVID affects 23 per cent SARS-CoV-2 patients: studyThe study is unique because it accounts for preexisting symptoms such as fatigue and sneezing that are common to other conditions and may b...
- Trying to lose those extra pounds? Weight training may helpResistance training helps people retain muscle mass while people are trying to lose weight.
- UK wants Britons to get in shape, will offer free soup and shake diets in fight against diabetesNHS England said diabetes is estimated to cost the health service 10 billion pounds a year.
- Indian Army sets strict rules to reduce obesity; bans promotions, foreign postings for obese officialsArmy has instructed all units across the country to maintain records of soldiers and officers who are found to be over 10 per cent of their...
- People with metabolic syndrome may need more vitamin ESan Francisco, Jan 18 (IANS) People with metabolic syndrome need significantly more vitamin E, an antioxidant important for cell protection...
- Highly processed foods most addictive: StudyHighly processed foods such as chocolate, pizza and French fries are among the most addictive, according to a new study.
- US approves new drug for binge eating disorderUS has approved a first of its kind prescription drug to treat moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED) in adults.
- Obese women face discrimination during job hunt: Australian studyA new Australian study has found that obese women face discrimination when applying for jobs, and are more likely to be paid less than thei...
- Merck arm to sell cheap diabetes drugThis is perhaps one of the few instances where a drug is cheaper in India, as against its price in other developed markets. (Januvia is pri...
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