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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...- 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...
- 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...
- Time to walk and cycle the talk: Unsafe roads and broken footpaths are worsening India’s obesity crisisCommuting in Indian urban centers is riddled with obstacles, where inadequate sidewalks and hazardous road conditions push people towards c...
- 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...
- Deepika Padukone’s dietician says Indian diet is second to none when it comes to aiding weight loss: ‘Our ancestors followed…’Celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija emphasizes the health benefits of traditional Indian thali meals, highlighting their balanced composit...
- PCOS now PMOS: Health condition that affects every eighth woman renamed after 14 years of misunderstandingPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its systemic impact bey...
- PCOS renamed: Experts propose new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome for better care and awareness—here's what you need to knowGlobal health experts are proposing to rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). This cha...
- Think chest pain is the only sign of heart attack? Top doctor breaks 10 myths about the medical condition most people get wrongHeart attacks are often misunderstood. Warning signs can appear days or weeks before. Many people believe dangerous myths about symptoms, r...
- Eli Lilly halts India obesity awareness campaign after regulatory scrutiny, seeks rules clarityEli Lilly halted its obesity awareness campaign in India. The nation's drug regulator cautioned the company about potential violations. The...
- Sun's strong gravity helps India Inc's pullSun Pharma has expanded its horizons by acquiring Organon, a notable New Jersey pharmaceutical firm. This strategic acquisition fortifies S...
- Americans are now the heaviest! CDC report uncovers the burdensome reality, women most affectedbesity rates in the U.S. remain high, with severe obesity particularly rising among women, according to new CDC research. The overall obesi...
- Rising obesity a concern, preventive measures must be taken for healthier lifestyle: Economic Survey 2024Citing a report from the Indian Council for Medical Research, the Economic Survey observed that the rise in consumption of highly processed...
- Why Indians need to shed weight for the developed economy goal"Obesity is emerging as a serious concern among India’s adult population. According to National Family Health Survey 5 (NFHS-5), the percen...
- More than 1 billion people worldwide are obese: LancetObesity rates among children and adolescents worldwide increased four times from 1990 to 2022. Among adults, the obesity rate more than dou...
- Daughters of overweight mothers at greater risk of obesity, says new studyThe study found that mothers who are overweight may share the risk for obesity with their daughters and not their sons.
- How is BMI interpreted for adults? What is the ideal BMI for a man? What is the ideal BMI for a woman?The BMI level for obesity is same for adult men and adult women.
- Alcohol, junk food & a care-free city life is pushing the youth towards obesityObesity can result in grave health consequences like heart diseases, joint problems, kidney problems, sleep apnea and depression to name a ...
- Obese women using oral contraceptives at stroke risk, says studyRisk factors for CVT overlap some with those for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and include cancer and oral contraceptives.
- Indian women 2.7 times more prone to obesity than menObesity is increasingly being recognized as one of the biggest public health challenges and a study says that Indian women are more prone t...
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