Insurance Hurdles Deny Obesity Care: OSSI Study
New OSSI survey reveals insurance barriers prevent timely obesity treatment in India. Learn how policy gaps affect patient care and what needs to change.
New OSSI survey reveals insurance barriers prevent timely obesity treatment in India. Learn how policy gaps affect patient care and what needs to change.
PGI Chandigarh warns of a sharp increase in Type 2 diabetes among children and young adults, driven by junk food and sedentary lifestyles. Learn how to prevent it.
Indian scientists develop indigenous gene editing therapy Birsa-101 for sickle cell disease, set to make treatment affordable with clinical trials starting next year.
Lancet study reveals India's ultra-processed food epidemic with retail sales skyrocketing 40-fold since 2006, driving obesity and diabetes crisis among youth. Experts demand urgent policy reforms.
Discover the top 6 lifestyle diseases affecting Indians, their causes, symptoms, and preventive measures. Learn how to protect your health today!
Novo Nordisk reduces Wegovy's price to $349 and prepares an aggressive launch for its oral weight-loss pill to combat competition from Eli Lilly and expand patient access.
Lars Rebien Sorensen returns as Novo Nordisk chairman after board shakeup. The move follows Pfizer's $10B Metsera acquisition, intensifying obesity drug competition.
Assam Police reports significant fitness improvement with only 2.06% of 73,317 personnel classified as obese in annual BMI tests. Discover how the force is getting leaner and mission-ready.
A 16-year-old Mumbai student reversed his Type 2 diabetes risk factors. Discover how an endocrinologist's plan involving diet, exercise, and family support led to a 7 kg weight loss and improved HbA1c levels in six months.
Arjun Kapoor speaks candidly about his mental health journey, starting therapy during lockdown, and overcoming obesity. Read his powerful message on strength.
A 36-year-old Chinese man died days after gastric bypass surgery he hoped would help him impress his girlfriend's parents. The tragedy sparks debate about weight-loss surgery risks.
Lancet study shows child hypertension doubled 2000-2020. 114 million affected globally. Obesity, poor diet, sedentary lifestyles identified as key triggers. Learn prevention strategies.
Discover 5 powerful desi home remedies using kitchen ingredients to treat melasma or jhai. Learn how potato juice, aloe vera, and turmeric can help restore your natural glow.
Indian researchers develop breakthrough technique converting body fat into bone-forming cells to heal spinal fractures. Revolutionary approach promises new hope for osteoporosis patients.
Novo Nordisk reduces Wegovy price by 37% in India, intensifying the weight loss drug war with Eli Lilly's Mounjaro. Discover the new costs and market impact.
Novo Nordisk reduces its weight loss drug Wegovy's price by 37% in India, intensifying competition with Eli Lilly's Mounjaro. Get the latest details on the new pricing and market dynamics.
Trump administration secures obesity drug price cuts with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk. Medicare coverage expansion opens 30 million patient market starting April 2026. Read analysis.
In a major victory for American patients, pharmaceutical titans Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk announce significant price reductions for popular weight-loss medications after Trump's intervention.
In a groundbreaking medical advancement, the FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) for children aged 7+ with IBS-C, offering the first dedicated treatment for pediatric constipation and abdominal pain.
Medical experts warn of alarming surge in obesity and heart attacks among young Indians. Discover how adopting Blue Zone lifestyle principles could reverse this dangerous trend.
Discover why revolutionary weight-loss drugs aren't magic bullets for India's obesity crisis. Learn about limitations, costs, and sustainable solutions.
Breakthrough fertility preservation techniques at Ludhiana hospitals are helping young cancer patients dream of parenthood while battling the disease. Learn how medical advancements are changing lives.
New data exposes America's weight divide: Discover which states top the obesity charts and which maintain healthier lifestyles in this comprehensive health analysis.
Former US President Donald Trump is negotiating with Novo Nordisk to offer weight-loss drugs at just $149. Discover how this could revolutionize affordable healthcare and impact India's growing obesity crisis.
Indian scientists discover revolutionary non-invasive treatment for chronic knee pain using low-dose radiation. This gentle therapy offers hope for millions suffering from osteoarthritis without surgical risks.
Discover how one woman transformed her life by losing 70kg without relying on willpower alone. Her surprising revelation about what really causes weight gain will change everything you thought you knew about dieting.
Advanced robotic-assisted surgery is transforming prostate cancer treatment in India, offering faster recovery, minimal blood loss, and superior precision compared to traditional methods.
Breaking news: US FDA approves Rybelsus, the groundbreaking oral weight loss medication that mimics popular injection drugs. Discover how this pill could revolutionise obesity treatment in India and worldwide.
Explore how revolutionary weight-loss medications like Ozempic are transforming lives while raising crucial questions about accessibility, side effects, and long-term sustainability in the Indian context.
Discover the hidden connection between rapid weight fluctuations and kidney damage. Learn about risk factors, prevention tips, and when to seek medical help.