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Ozempic to Mounjaro: India’s in a full-blown weight-loss drug war | Wegovy | Belly-fat | Health drug

India’s weight-loss game is getting serious! The country’s anti-obesity market is now worth ₹628 crore, and it’s climbing fast! Watch this video for a quick look at the top contenders

CBSE asks schools to set up 'oil boards' to curb high-fat food intake

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked schools to set up "oil boards" to educate students and staff about harmful effects of consuming high-fat foods and oils and to serve as daily reminders promoting healthier eating habits, according to officials. The directive comes two months after the board asked schools to set up "sugar boards" to monitor and reduce the sugar intake of children. "Oil Boards" refer to posters or digital displays installed in shared spaces such as cafeterias, lobbies, and meeting rooms within school premises. These boards will aim to educate students and staff about the harmful effects of consuming high-fat foods and oils and to serve as daily reminders promoting healthier eating habits. "The data points out that there is a sharp rise in obesity among both adults and children. As per National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), 2019-21, over one in five adults in urban areas are overweight or obese," said Pragya M Singh, CBSE Director ...

Why your jalebis and samosas are under scrutiny | Lifestyle diseases | Fat

India’s Health Ministry has sparked a national conversation by urging cafeterias and public institutions to display cigarette-style health warnings alongside popular snacks such as samosas and jalebis

Fact-check | Can Lemon Water Burn Fat? Experts Bust 15 Weight Loss Myths | Health with BS

Does lemon water really burn fat? Or is it just another wellness myth? ???? In this fact-check video, top health and nutrition experts bust 15 of the most common weight loss myths

India may have over 440 mn overweight, obese people by 2050: Lancet study

By 2050, India could have over 440 million obese and overweight people, a global analysis published in The Lancet journal has estimated. Number of overweight and obese adults by mid-century in India (218 million men and 231 million women) could be the second highest in the world, after China, with the US, Brazil and Nigeria expected to rank third, fourth and fifth, respectively, the findings by an international team of researchers reveal. These researchers, including those from the Indian Council of Medical Research, collaborated for the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. As per the study, already almost half the world's adults -- a billion men and over a billion women aged 25 years and above -- were overweight and obese in 2021. In India, the numbers were over nearly 180 million -- 81 million men and 98 million women. However, by 2050, this number globally could rise to nearly 3.8 billion -- 1.8 billion men and 1.9 billion women -- "over half of the likely global adult ...

'Rohit Sharma fat for a sportsman,' says Congress leader, faces backlash

Congress leader Shama Mohamed calls Rohit Sharma 'fat', sparking BJP backlash, as political leaders trade barbs over the Indian captain's fitness and leadership

Tirupati ladoos’ recipe row: Andhra CM alleges use of animal fat

A political controversy has erupted over allegations that animal fat was used in ladoos served at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati. Watch the video to know what is it about.

Your 2 am bedtime is probably making you fat

Sleep duration of at least 6.5 hours is associated with higher fast food consumption and lower vegetable intake