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Sleeping over 8 hours daily? Senior Neurologist at Apollo Hospitals explains its underlying health issues and potential risksAre you sleeping more than 8 hours? New research has revealed that a study of nearly 500,000 people found a 'sweet spot' of 6.4 to 7.8 hour...- Cipla is aiming for 40-50 global product filings in three years, says MD Achin GuptaCipla is charting its next growth phase with a strong focus on innovation, complex generics, and biosimilars. The company plans significant...
- Innovation, biosimilars, complex generics to drive Cipla's growth: Achin Gupta, MD & Group CEOAs Cipla approaches its centenary, the company is redefining its strategy by prioritizing innovation to amplify revenues. With ambitions to...
- CEOs are getting ruthless about worker performanceCorporate leaders are increasingly prioritizing results over employee comfort, with CEOs like Unilever's Fernando Fernandez demanding "volu...
- Tom Brady-backed telehealth firm eMed valued at over $2 billion in latest funding roundTelehealth company eMed has secured $200 million in funding, boosting its valuation to over $2 billion. This investment will fuel the devel...
- 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...
- Weight-loss drugs are trending for rapid results, but new study reveals an unexpected benefit; with a catchA recent study published in JAMA Dermatology suggests that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, commonly used for weight loss and dia...
- Are weight-loss jabs for dogs the next big thing? Scientists exploring new solutions for pet obesityAs pet obesity becomes a growing concern, scientists are exploring weight-loss solutions for dogs, drawing inspiration from human drugs lik...
- Shedding weight may no longer be a prickly issue as Eli Lilly’s weight-loss pill moves closer to launchEli Lilly's new oral weight-loss pill, orforglipron, shows promise in late-stage trials across countries like India and the US. Participant...
- 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...
- Are you really obese or it is a false diagnosis? Scientists say obesity needs a new definitionExperts recommend reevaluating the diagnosis and treatment of obesity by moving beyond BMI to a more comprehensive health assessment. They ...
- Weighty issues: Why are overweight people so despised in our society?Some researchers think the term "obesity" itself is part of the problem, and are calling for a name change to reduce stigma. They're propos...
- 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...
- 47.7 per cent people living in Delhi slum found to be overweightAlmost 64.9% of 314 individuals who were assessed during a camp were found either over-weight or obese, which are important risk factors fo...
- Want to avoid obesity? Having less food is not the solutionNot wasting food is undoubtedly an admirable collective virtue, and is obviously predicated on judicious apportioning of victuals on plates.
- Passive smoking may make kids obeseExposure to second-hand smoking may make children obese and amplify their risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Government appointed panel recommends ban on junk food sale near schoolsA government-appointed committee has suggested a slew of measures including ban on sale of junk food in and around schools.
- Merck to acquire SmartCells for USD 500 mnDrug-maker Merck & Co has announced that it will buy biotechnology company SmartCells for USD 500 million.
- Move it and lose it: Sitting still may trigger the bulge in youMany traditions equate stillness with spiritual smartness. But sitting still, which might make you fly spiritually, could also make your bu...
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