New Delhi: Mental health problems and obesity are two burgeoning health issues in India, and how they are tackled would be “decisive” for the health and disease profile of India in the future, the Economic Survey 2023-24 has said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the economic survey in the Parliament on Monday, a day before … Read more
If Indians don’t lose weight, they can forget about becoming a developed economy, a long-term goal set by the government. It”s widely argued that it is the Indian economy’s moment to shine because it has a big demographic dividend, and a large population of youth which can turn into a huge productivity boost, especially when … Read more
As weight-loss plans go, it’s easy to see the allure of intermittent fasting: Eat what you want, but only during certain windows of time — often just eight hours a day. Instead of counting calories or measuring portions, dieters just have to pay attention to the clock, said Courtney Peterson, a nutrition researcher at the … Read more
Effect of a high-fat diet on health Obesity has become a global health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. Any individual with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 30 is considered obese. It is important to understand that there are several lifestyle factors that can lead to obesity, one of which is the … Read more
An injection pen of Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, is displayed in New York City on Dec. 11, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Companies are increasing access to new blockbuster weight-loss drugs for employees, but size of employer may make a big difference in early access. Small businesses and their workers are often stuck … Read more
Under a proposed revamp of the body-mass-index (BMI) system, millions of Brits could be classified as obese. The World Health Organisation-endorsed system, which measures a person’s weight in relation to their height, is globally used by healthcare professionals to assess an individual’s risk of developing health conditions due to excess body fat. Currently, a healthy … Read more
I visited Gadchiroli a few years ago on a speaking assignment. I was addressing the social worker community at Dr. Rani and Abhay Bang’s organisation. Amongst many things that I carry back are the names of two tribal girls — Frooti and Selfie.One tends to think that people in rural areas inhabit a different planet … Read more
Diabetes UK warned people have been bombarded by unhealthy food (Image: Getty) Experts are demanding a “tough love” crackdown on obesity to cure sick note Britain after a report revealed an alarming surge in type 2 diabetes diagnoses. Almost 168,000 people under the age of 40 are now suffering from the debilitating blood sugar disease … Read more
Home Health Hypertension Risks: 5 Everyday Causes That Lead to High Blood Pressure You Must Know Hypertension doesn’t show any visible symptoms that’s the reason most of the people affected are unaware of their condition. Regular checkups are important. Let’s talk about the factors causing high blood pressure. Everyday choices can have a severe impact … Read more
Medicare can pay for the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy — as long as the patients using it also have heart disease and need to reduce the risk of future heart attacks, strokes and other serious problems, federal officials said Thursday. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued new guidance that says Medicare Part D … Read more