http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/obesity-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 04:43:07 GMT noMedindia largest health website in india. http://www.medindia.net/news/india-steps-up-in-the-global-fight-against-obesity-with-high-level-policy-roundtable-223211-1.htm In a significant move that signals bIndia's growing commitment to tackling obesity as a national health priority, /b over 40 leaders from government, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/india-steps-up-in-the-global-fight-against-obesity-with-high-level-policy-roundtable-223211-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/understanding-obesity-how-gender-influences-health-risks-223049-1.htm bThere is a significant biological disparity in how weight impacts the body by sex/b. Findings from the groundbreaking research presented at the European ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/understanding-obesity-how-gender-influences-health-risks-223049-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/beyond-neurons-how-brain-cells-regulate-appetite-223004-1.htm bAstrocytes, previously considered simple support cells in the medlinkbrain/medlink, are actually the key that signal the body to stop eating/b, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/beyond-neurons-how-brain-cells-regulate-appetite-223004-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-bmi-an-accurate-measure-of-body-fat-222906-1.htm The bconventional body mass index (BMI) system/b by the World Health Organization frequently bmisidentifies medlinkobesity/medlink and overweight/b status compared to DXA scans.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-bmi-an-accurate-measure-of-body-fat-222906-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/can-glp-1-treatments-end-obesity-stigma-222600-1.htm Yale research has bredefined medlinkobesity/medlink as a chronic neurometabolic disease, rather than a failure of willpower/b, shifting the focus ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/can-glp-1-treatments-end-obesity-stigma-222600-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-drug-tirzepatide-activates-calorie-burning-fat-222586-1.htm The bobesity drug medlinkTirzepatide/medlink (marketed as Mounjaro/Zepbound) found to activate brown fat/b, improving metabolic health and blood ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-drug-tirzepatide-activates-calorie-burning-fat-222586-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-drugs-found-safe-for-people-with-high-triglycerides-221532-1.htm medlinkWeight loss drugs/medlink taken by individuals with high triglycerides bdo not raise their likelihood of pancreatitis or heart-related complications ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-drugs-found-safe-for-people-with-high-triglycerides-221532-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/supercharged-fat-fighting-molecules-could-quintuple-agonists-finally-end-the-obesity-struggle-221091-1.htm Over the past few years, there has been tremendous enthusiasm surrounding a new wave of bincretin therapies/b, especially medications such as bglucagon-like-peptide-1 ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/supercharged-fat-fighting-molecules-could-quintuple-agonists-finally-end-the-obesity-struggle-221091-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/genetic-test-reveals-which-weight-loss-drug-works-best-for-you-221075-1.htm A new genetic test developed by Mayo Clinic can bestimate how well a person will respond to medlinkweight loss medications/medlink like glucagon-like ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/genetic-test-reveals-which-weight-loss-drug-works-best-for-you-221075-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/from-crave-to-calm-semaglutide-caps-mental-noise-around-food-221071-1.htm Individuals who are taking semaglutide for medlinkweight loss/medlink experience less food noise than before, revealed new research being presented ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/from-crave-to-calm-semaglutide-caps-mental-noise-around-food-221071-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fecal-transplant-offers-long-term-obesity-relief-220890-1.htm Are obesity and gut microbes interconnected? Science says, "Yes!" A groundbreaking study, which was done eight years ago on b87 obese adolescents/b, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fecal-transplant-offers-long-term-obesity-relief-220890-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/how-new-obesity-guidelines-redesign-drug-therapy-220741-1.htm bThe renewed obesity guidelines signify drug therapy as a new personalized clinical strategy. This ingenious approach not only assists weight loss but ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/how-new-obesity-guidelines-redesign-drug-therapy-220741-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-is-bmi-no-longer-reliable-for-predicting-health-risk-220281-1.htm bmedlinkBody mass index/medlink/b, or BMI, commonly used to assess obesity and health risks, bfails to accurately predict the risk of death/b, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-is-bmi-no-longer-reliable-for-predicting-health-risk-220281-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-focusing-on-weight-loss-doing-more-harm-than-good-220259-1.htm Focusing bexclusively on weight loss/b for individuals with a high medlinkbody mass index/medlink bmay be more harmful than helpful/b, as ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-focusing-on-weight-loss-doing-more-harm-than-good-220259-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/bariatric-surgery-risk-rises-sharply-with-higher-bmi-220237-1.htm People with bhigher medlinkbody mass index/medlink/b (BMI) face a bgreater risk of complications/b following bariatric surgery, with those ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/bariatric-surgery-risk-rises-sharply-with-higher-bmi-220237-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-we-crave-unhealthy-food-is-the-brain-to-blame-219596-1.htm Obesity rates are increasing. According to the latest National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 40% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over now meet the ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-we-crave-unhealthy-food-is-the-brain-to-blame-219596-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/surge-in-adolescent-overweightobesity-in-england-219552-1.htm A significant brise in adolescent overweight and medlinkobesity/medlink rates in England /b has been observed over the past decade and a half, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/surge-in-adolescent-overweightobesity-in-england-219552-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-drugs-are-changing-what-we-eat-and-how-we-buy-219510-1.htm A growing number of people using weight loss medications like Mounjaro, medlinkOzempic/medlink, and Wegovy have reported a bdecrease in their consumption of processed foods and soda.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-drugs-are-changing-what-we-eat-and-how-we-buy-219510-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-benefits-last-even-after-regaining-some-weight-219329-1.htm Losing a significant amount of weight seems to provide some health benefits, even for individuals who have regained part of the weight they lost. This ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-benefits-last-even-after-regaining-some-weight-219329-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/active-childhood-stronger-lungs-childhood-obesity-raises-copd-risk-219324-1.htm medlinkChildhood obesity/medlink isn't just about weight; it can affect overall health, including lung function. A worrying association between childhood ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/active-childhood-stronger-lungs-childhood-obesity-raises-copd-risk-219324-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/body-mass-index-alone-is-not-sufficient-to-measure-obesity-as-we-age-219280-1.htm Body mass index (BMI) is a key way to assess weight status and determine if someone has a normal weight, medlinkoverweight/medlink, or medlinkobesity/medlink.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/body-mass-index-alone-is-not-sufficient-to-measure-obesity-as-we-age-219280-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-brains-appetite-how-our-mind-controls-our-waistline-219072-1.htm The prevalence of obesity has risen sharply in recent decades, posing significant challenges for affected individuals, healthcare systems, and treatment providers.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-brains-appetite-how-our-mind-controls-our-waistline-219072-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/modis-call-cut-edible-oil-by-10-to-tackle-obesity-219050-1.htm medlinkObesity/medlink is becoming a serious public health problem in India, with more people suffering from weight-related health problems. To address ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/modis-call-cut-edible-oil-by-10-to-tackle-obesity-219050-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/biological-clocks-late-night-eating-increases-obesity-risk-in-adolescents-218965-1.htm "Biological clocks (circadian rhythms) may have a link between medlinkeating habits/medlink and weight gain in teenagers," study finds. Calorie intake ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/biological-clocks-late-night-eating-increases-obesity-risk-in-adolescents-218965-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/pm-modis-obesity-fight-gains-support-from-doctors-who-athletes-218790-1.htm With obesity on the rise-a key risk factor for diseases like medlinkdiabetes/medlink, medlinkhypertension/medlink, and cancer-bPrime Minister ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/pm-modis-obesity-fight-gains-support-from-doctors-who-athletes-218790-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/the-truth-behind-popular-weight-loss-shots-breakthrough-or-critical-risks-218689-1.htm The demand for weight-loss medications like bOzempic and Wegovy/b continues to rise, with a recent study showing that bone in eight/b Americans ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/the-truth-behind-popular-weight-loss-shots-breakthrough-or-critical-risks-218689-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/hidden-muscle-fat-a-big-trouble-for-your-heart-218669-1.htm People with fat stored inside their muscles have a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized due to a medlinkheart attack/medlink or medlinkheart failure/medlink, finds a new study.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/hidden-muscle-fat-a-big-trouble-for-your-heart-218669-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/holiday-weight-why-students-bulk-up-and-adults-pack-on-fat-218613-1.htm With the holiday season now over, many Americans are noticing a slight increase in weight, typically around one to two pounds. Studies indicate that adults, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/holiday-weight-why-students-bulk-up-and-adults-pack-on-fat-218613-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-treatment-revolution-once-monthly-injections-show-promise-218586-1.htm medlinkObesity/medlink management drugs are evolving from once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist injections to longer-acting candidates, enabling once-monthly administration (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-treatment-revolution-once-monthly-injections-show-promise-218586-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/eli-lillys-zepbound-to-dominate-global-obesity-market-218478-1.htm Eli Lilly's Zepbound drug has the potential to dominate the global medlinkobesity/medlink market with its superior efficacy and strategic expansion plans (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/eli-lillys-zepbound-to-dominate-global-obesity-market-218478-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/is-a-common-infant-supplement-linked-to-childhood-obesity-218379-1.htm In Sweden, many infants are given bmilk cereal drinks, ready-to-mix liquid supplements to medlinkbreast milk/medlink,/b after six months (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/is-a-common-infant-supplement-linked-to-childhood-obesity-218379-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-overtakes-smoking-as-australias-top-health-threat-218304-1.htm Being boverweight/b has overtaken smoking as bAustralia's primary health risk factor,/b revealed sources (!--ref1--). The Australian ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-overtakes-smoking-as-australias-top-health-threat-218304-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/slimming-down-and-sobering-up-dual-benefit-of-anti-obesity-medications-218192-1.htm A new study published in IJAMA Network Open/I found that losing weight with anti-obesity medications (AOM) led to reduced alcohol consumption in about half of the participants (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/slimming-down-and-sobering-up-dual-benefit-of-anti-obesity-medications-218192-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/policy-vs-pounds-can-regulations-curb-obesity-218064-1.htm A new study analyzes California's legislative efforts to prevent and reduce obesity. It provides valuable insights into policy trends and success rates over the past two decades.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/policy-vs-pounds-can-regulations-curb-obesity-218064-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-and-lifestyle-crisis-fuels-indias-abdominal-obesity-217784-1.htm Soumya Swaminathan, former WHO Chief Scientist, highlights that the rise in abdominal obesity in India is largely due to unhealthy diets and a lack of ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/diet-and-lifestyle-crisis-fuels-indias-abdominal-obesity-217784-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/muscle-risk-in-weight-loss-medications-217756-1.htm Essential need to preserve skeletal muscle mass when using GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss has been highlighted in the Lancet editorial. Although ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/muscle-risk-in-weight-loss-medications-217756-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/expanding-access-to-weight-loss-drugs-could-save-lives-217707-1.htm Expanding access to new and highly effective weight-loss medications could save over 40,000 deaths every year in the United States (!--ref1--). A ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/expanding-access-to-weight-loss-drugs-could-save-lives-217707-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/simple-blood-test-offers-early-detection-of-obesity-related-risks-in-kids-217425-1.htm New blood test has been developed that measures lipids to identify children at risk of obesity-related complications, including medlinktype 2 diabetes/medlink, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/simple-blood-test-offers-early-detection-of-obesity-related-risks-in-kids-217425-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-care-crisis-underfunded-services-limiting-access-to-treatment-217193-1.htm A iBMJ/i investigation has uncovered a widespread lack of access to obesity care in England. Nearly half of the country's patients cannot see specialist ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-care-crisis-underfunded-services-limiting-access-to-treatment-217193-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/craving-control-new-findings-on-hunger-and-pleasure-216756-1.htm Generally, people eat for two reasons: hunger or pleasure. Although feeding oneself out of hunger is essential for existence, eating for pleasure can ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/craving-control-new-findings-on-hunger-and-pleasure-216756-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/social-and-structural-factors-fuel-obesity-gaps-216740-1.htm The U.S. is grappling with a severe medlinkobesity/medlink epidemic that has worsened over the past two decades. While affecting people of all backgrounds, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/social-and-structural-factors-fuel-obesity-gaps-216740-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/health-risks-of-childhood-obesity-216702-1.htm Experts caution that the increasing rates of medlinkchildhood obesity/medlink pose significant long-term health risks (!--ref1--). With a large ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/health-risks-of-childhood-obesity-216702-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/start-healthy-habits-at-an-early-age-to-lose-belly-fat-216626-1.htm Building healthy habits among elementary school children through classroom activities can reduce the accumulation of abdominal fat during the first school ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/start-healthy-habits-at-an-early-age-to-lose-belly-fat-216626-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-induced-brain-changes-affect-sperm-count-216494-1.htm A high-fat diet in mice, used to model human obesity, leads to persistent changes in the medlinkbrain/medlink. Their study revealed that medlinkobesity/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/obesity-induced-brain-changes-affect-sperm-count-216494-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-may-influence-risky-decision-making-in-obesity-216462-1.htm People who are severely medlinkoverweight/medlink (obese) are more likely to exhibit altered risk behavior along with changes in their metabolism and psyche.]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/weight-loss-may-influence-risky-decision-making-in-obesity-216462-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/stop-fat-shaming-weight-is-just-a-number-on-the-scale-216335-1.htm Discrimination against fat people is becoming more common in our society. Focusing on dieting, medlinkweight loss/medlink, and ways to reduce medlinkobesity/medlink ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/stop-fat-shaming-weight-is-just-a-number-on-the-scale-216335-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/modernizing-obesity-care-with-latest-advances-216309-1.htm Obesity diagnosis and management should go beyond medlinkBMI/medlink to include those who could benefit from treatment, suggests a new framework that ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/modernizing-obesity-care-with-latest-advances-216309-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/breaking-weight-bias-power-of-quality-interactions-216193-1.htm Individuals with higher medlinkbody weight/medlink and those who have positive experiences with higher-weight people report less weight bias (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/breaking-weight-bias-power-of-quality-interactions-216193-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-certain-blood-group-variants-lead-to-obesity-216192-1.htm Scientists revealed that people with a genetic variant disabling the SMIM1 gene are more prone to medlinkobesity/medlink due to decreased energy use ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/why-do-certain-blood-group-variants-lead-to-obesity-216192-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/long-term-obesity-elevates-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke-215903-1.htm People under age 50 face a higher risk of medlinkheart attack/medlink or medlinkstroke/medlink if they have lived with medlinkobesity/medlink for 10 years, stated research (!--ref1--).]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/long-term-obesity-elevates-risk-of-heart-attack-and-stroke-215903-1.htm