90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Chinese medicines bring relief to India’s cancer patientsIndia’s cancer treatment landscape is seeing a shift as lower-cost immunotherapy drugs developed in China and marketed through Indian partn...
10 May, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Discussing the #WeightofDiabetes with your DoctorType 2 diabetes and obesity are interconnected health concerns, often creating a cycle of declining well-being. Addressing both conditions ...
31 Jul, 2025, 03.50 PM IST
Understanding the chain reaction of chronic diseasesChronic diseases often occur together. Diabetes can damage blood vessels, affecting the heart and kidneys. Managing blood sugar and weight ...
29 Jul, 2025, 05.07 PM IST
Eli Lilly to launch Mounjaro KwikPen for type 2 diabetes in IndiaEli Lilly is set to launch Mounjaro in KwikPen, a user-friendly, prefilled pen for weekly administration, in India, following regulatory ap...
08 Jul, 2025, 01.10 PM IST
The Wegovy effect: A weight-loss drug reshapes the lives of teens battling obesityFacing relentless bullying and health issues linked to obesity, some American teens are turning to Wegovy, a weight-loss drug initially app...
20 Jun, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
Pfizer ends development of weight-loss pill danuglipronPfizer has halted the development of its experimental weight-loss pill, danuglipron, following a trial participant's liver injury, which re...
14 Apr, 2025, 04.45 PM IST
Diabetes and obesity: The duo you need to break up withWorld Obesity Day, observed on March 4th, emphasizes the dangers of the combined effects of diabetes and obesity, termed 'diabesity.' This ...
04 Mar, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
PM Modi's tip to combat obesity: How much edible oil you should really be using for good health, here's what experts sayPrime Minister Modi, at the 38th National Games opening, emphasized reducing cooking oil consumption to combat obesity, which increases the...
31 Jan, 2025, 11.22 AM IST
A comprehensive approach to diabetes careIndia faces a significant diabetes challenge, with high prevalence, underdiagnosis, and poor control contributing to early complications an...
06 Dec, 2024, 02.31 PM IST
Understanding weight-related risks in type 2 diabetesIndia is witnessing a surge in diabetes, with type 2 diabetes (T2D) being the most prevalent. Unhealthy diets and inactivity are significan...
14 Nov, 2024, 07.33 PM IST
The ‘A’ and ‘B’ of diabetes: When less is moreHbA1c testing is crucial for diabetes management as it reflects average blood sugar levels over three months, unlike single-point fasting o...
23 Oct, 2024, 12.22 PM IST
The bitterness of sugarIndia's alarming sugar consumption in 2022 led to a diabetes epidemic. Managing heart disease risks through weight loss, exercise, and pers...
20 Mar, 2024, 01.25 PM IST
Review of BMI testing for 1884 police personnel starts at Jorhat, Silchar & Guwahati: Assam PoliceThe Assam Director General of Police (DGP) has started reviewing body mass index (BMI) testing for 1884 police personnel in Jorhat, Silchar...
02 Jan, 2024, 08.15 PM IST
Caleb Willingham dies at 40; Tammy Slaton shares heartfelt note on estranged husband’s deathCaleb Willingham, who appeared on the TLC reality show 1000-Lb. Sisters has died at 40. He was the husband of contestant Tammy Slaton, who ...
02 Jul, 2023, 09.16 PM IST
World Obesity Day 2023: Here are 7 food items that can help you in your weight loss journeyA careful diet combined with some exercise is the key to living a healthy lifestyle. Yet, selecting appropriate food products for weight re...
04 Mar, 2023, 12.52 PM IST
World Obesity Day: Have oats, chia seeds & berries to burn belly fatObesity can cause major health risks like type-2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension & stroke.
03 Mar, 2023, 06.40 PM IST