Health

Dr Reddy's plans to launch generic obesity drug at up to 60% discount

The company ​last month received an approval from ‌India's drug regulator ​to manufacture ‌and sell the generic version ‌of blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic

Sharad Pawar stable, recovering well after chest infection: Doctors

NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, admitted to a private hospital here following a chest infection, is stable and recovering well, doctors said on Tuesday. The 85-year-old Rajya Sabha member was brought to Ruby Hall Clinic on Monday afternoon from his residence in Baramati town in Pune district after he complained of difficulty in breathing and a persistent cough. Dr Simon Grant, physician and trustee of the hospital, stated that Pawar is stable and recovering well. "His vital parameters are within normal limits, and his overall clinical condition is stable and he is recovering well," he said. The mild discomfort noted at the time of admission has improved with ongoing medical management, the doctor said. "As a precautionary measure, he continues to remain under observation. His treatment is being carried out strictly as per Ruby Hall Clinic's established medical protocols, and all investigations are being closely monitored," he said. Further decisions regarding the course of care

Asics eyes 35% annual growth in India, aims to lead running shoe market

Recreational running is booming across the South Asian nation, driven by an increased focus on fitness in India's growing ranks of affluent consumers

Economic Survey 2026: Obesity fast becoming a public health challenge

Economic Survey flags rising lifestyle diseases and obesity in India, urging stricter regulation and warning labels on ultra-processed foods to curb health risks

Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pm: Eco Survey

Raising concerns on the growing consumption of ultra-processed foods containing high fat, salt and sugar amid India becoming one of the fastest growing markets for such items in the world, the Economic Survey has pitched for a ban on their advertisements from morning to late night. The pre-Budget document tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday also suggested restrictions on the marketing of infant and toddler milk and beverages, while flagging growing obesity among children. "More troubling still, the prevalence of excess weight among children under five has risen from 2.1 per cent in 2015-16 to 3.4 per cent in 2019-21," it said. According to estimates, over 3.3 crore children in India were obese in 2020, and it is projected to reach 8.3 crore children by 2035. The 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (NFHS) reports that 24 per cent of Indian women and 23 per cent of Indian men are overweight or obese," it added. Among women aged 15-49 years, 6.4 per cent are obese, and among men, 4

Samsung announces month-long Fit India Walk-a-thon 2026 challenge: Details

Samsung has announced the Fit India Walk-a-thon '26 for users in India, a month-long step-count challenge on Samsung Health that encourages daily physical activity around Republic Day

People paying a heavy price for air pollution with their health: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that people are paying a heavy price for air pollution with their health and the country's economy, and that children and the elderly are bearing the brunt the most. In a post on his X account, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha urged people to speak up against air pollution. He also asked them to write to him, sharing their views on how it has affected crores of Indians. "We are paying a heavy price for air pollution -- with our health and with our economy. Crores of ordinary Indians bear this burden every day," Gandhi wrote. "Children and the elderly suffer the most. Livelihoods, especially of construction workers and daily wage earners, are severely impacted," he wrote. Noting that the crisis cannot be forgotten until next winter, the former Congress president said, "The first step towards change is to raise our voices." He further asked people to share the story of "how air pollution has affected you or your loved ones" at ...

What are postbiotic supplements and do you really need them for your gut?

Postbiotics are beneficial compounds produced when gut bacteria, including probiotics, break down prebiotics. In other words, they are not live bacteria, but substances those bacteria produce

Trans fat myths busted: ‘Zero trans fat’, labels & heart health explained

Are all trans-fats the same? Does ‘zero trans-fat’ really mean safe? In this episode of our health fact-check series, we debunk common trans-fat myths

VEXAS syndrome: When inflammation defies treatment and routine tests

First described in 2020, VEXAS syndrome links genetics, inflammation and blood disorders and is forcing doctors to rethink how treatment-resistant inflammation is diagnosed

Apple Health app redesign and new features may arrive with iOS 26.4: Report

A refreshed Apple Health app may debut with iOS 26.4, introducing a revamped layout, easier metric tracking, food logging tools, expert-led health videos, and AI-driven insights

Anthropic launches Claude for Healthcare to take on ChatGPT Health: Details

Claude for Healthcare brings health-related tools to Anthropic's AI, aiming to simplify medical information for patients while supporting hospitals and insurers with routine tasks

Newborn myths busted: Breastfeeding, crying, bathing & baby care facts

Should colostrum be discarded? Do babies need water in summer? Does holding them too much spoil them? In this episode of our fact-check series

Indore water contamination deaths are system-made disaster: Rajendra Singh

Renowned water conservationist Rajendra Singh on Sunday described the death of at least six persons due to contaminated drinking water in Indore as a "system-created disaster" and alleged that corruption lay at the root of the tragedy. If such a tragedy can occur in the country's cleanest city, it shows how serious would the condition of drinking water supply systems in other cities, Singh, a Ramon Magsaysay Award winner and widely hailed as waterman of India', told PTI. Civic officials have said a leakage was found in the main drinking water supply pipeline near a police outpost in the Bhagirthpura area, at a spot over which a toilet has been constructed. They claimed that the drinking water got contaminated due to this leakage. "Indore's contaminated drinking water crisis is a system-created disaster. To save money, contractors lay drinking water pipelines close to drainage lines. Corruption has ruined the entire system. The Indore tragedy is the result of this corrupt system," ..

Five ways to improve your health in 2026 without focusing on weight loss

Many New Year resolutions focus on weight but long-term health is shaped by wider habits and small realistic steps can add up to meaningful health gains over the year

When hard workouts turn harmful: Understanding overtraining syndrome

Pushing workouts too far without rest can lead to overtraining syndrome, a condition that hurts performance, mental health and long-term fitness, experts warn

Centre prohibits oral nimesulide doses above 100 mg, cites safety risks

The Union Health Ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing the popular painkiller nimesulide above 100 mg, citing serious risks to health, an official notification said. The decision was taken following a recommendation by ICMR, the apex health research body of India, it said. "The Central government is satisfied that the use of all oral formulations containing Nimesulide above 100 mg in immediate release dosage form is likely to involve risk to human beings and that safer alternatives to the said drug are available," the notification issued on Monday said. It stated that it is necessary and expedient in the public interest to prohibit the manufacture, sale and distribution of the drug in the country for human use. "Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board, the Centre, hereby prohibits the manufacture, sal

Blood pressure myths busted: Symptoms, stress, salt & alcohol explained

Does high blood pressure always show symptoms? Is stress the main cause? Are pink salt or alcohol good for BP? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors debunk common hypertension myths

Protein myths busted: Kidney damage, women’s health & vegetarian protein facts

Does protein damage kidneys or make women bulky? Can vegetarians get enough protein? In this episode of our fact-check series, a nephrologist debunks India’s most common protein myths—from supplements

India, Denmark reaffirm ties in health, agriculture, and green partnership

According to a post on X by the Ministry of Health, both sides met on Thursday and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening India-Denmark collaboration in health, food, and agriculture