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'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...
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...
India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human developmentThe National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching near...
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 ...
Hara Hachi Bu: The Japanese secret parents teach their children that may explain why obesity rates remain so low in JapanDiscover "Hara Hachi Bu," a centuries-old Japanese practice from Okinawa, teaching to eat until 80% full. This simple principle, passed thr...
India makes gains in child, maternal health but nutrition challenges persist: SBI reportIndia's latest health survey reveals significant improvements in maternal care and child vaccination rates. Stunting among children has see...
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 risks becoming "unhealthier before it becomes richer," CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warnsIndia faces a health challenge before achieving wealth. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran points to rising obesity and sedentary ...
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...
Sweet pills: How pharma stocks delivered bumper returns to Indian investors, defying 2026 whiplashIndian pharma stocks are outperforming the market, offering strong returns to investors. This resilience is driven by robust domestic deman...
US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq end up as tech, chipmakers reboundU.S. stocks largely rose Monday, with the Nasdaq and chipmakers leading the gains as investors sought bargains after Friday's selloff. Reli...
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...
US stocks today: US market gains as semiconductor stocks rebound, Middle East tensions easeMajor Wall Street indexes saw a strong rebound. This recovery was driven by gains in chip stocks. Signs of de-escalation in Middle East ten...
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...
Tata 1mg turns Ebitda positive across core units as diagnostics crosses Rs 600 crore in ARRThe company said its diagnostics business crossed an annualised revenue run rate of more than Rs 600 crore during the year, growing over 40...
Bernstein initiates coverage on 6 pharma stocks, cites 3 major tailwinds for healthcare sectorBernstein has initiated coverage on six Indian pharma stocks, with Zydus Lifesciences as its top choice. The brokerage sees strong future g...
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsFor the next few weeks, what needs to be watched is market breadth. And also look at which sectors are leading the rally. Why? Because, at ...
Eli Lilly’s obesity drug shows up to 30% weight loss in trialEli Lilly's new obesity drug retatrutide shows remarkable results. In a major trial, patients lost up to 30% of their body weight. This onc...
India vs USA grocery stores: American woman living in India says 'too many choices' leave her overwhelmed. Check out her videoAn American mother's viral social media post highlights the stark contrast between Indian and US grocery stores. She observed Indian market...