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Cipla launches Yurpeak for treatment of obesity, Type 2 diabetes
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Cipla Limited on Wednesday announced the launch of Yurpeak (tirzepatide), a once-weekly injectable therapy for the management of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) -- two of the country's most pressing health challenges.
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US Visa, Green Card to Get Tougher for Those With Diabetes, Obesity, Heart
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 9: The United States has implemented a more stringent US visa health policy in a significant change to its immigration framework, which may have an impact on thousands of Indian and foreign applicants for US visa and Green Card applicants. Recent updates that have
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India and Obesity: SMSRC Insights Report reveals the weight of opportunity
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 3: India stands at an inflexion point in its battle with obesity. For many years, obesity remained peripheral to mainstream clinical focus, overshadowed by diabetes, cardiovascular disease and chronic respiratory illness. New real-world evidence from the latest "S
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WHO issues a global guideline on the use of GLP-1 medicines in treating ob
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Obesity affects people in every country and was associated with 3.7 million deaths worldwide in 2024. Without decisive action, the number of people with obesity is projected to double by 2030.
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India strengthening evidence-based integrative approaches to tackle obesit
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Organised in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and NIMHANS, the conference seeks to address the rising global burden of obesity and metabolic syndrome through evidence-based Ayurvedic and integrative medical approaches. The scientific event reflects the Ministry of
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India strengthening evidence-based integrative approaches to tackle obesit
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The conference coincides with the 57th Foundation Day of CCRAS, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Ayush.
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Obesity, related chronic diseases costing Indian economy $28.9 billion ann
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Obesity and related chronic diseases account for a growing share of India's health burden, costing the economy an estimated $28.9 billion annually, said a report by Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI).
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As obesity and chronic diseases rise, AI poised to revolutionise healthcar
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
While speaking at the Health Summit, Dr Naresh Trehan, Chairman, CII Steering Group on Health & Healthcare Council and CMD, Medanta - The Medicity, said, "Providing quality healthcare to all citizens is a key priority for Governments worldwide and particularly for India, with its popu
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AI holds immense potential to transform healthcare delivery, says CII Heal
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
As India battles rising rates of obesity, cancer, and chronic diseases, experts at the 22nd CII Annual Health Summit said Artificial Intelligence (AI) could become a key tool in reshaping how healthcare is delivered. The Summit, held in New Delhi under the theme "Adding Life to Years in the
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Bengaluru to Host Children's Health Festival and Childhood Obesity Confere
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 8: Healthy Hubba, India's first Children's Health Festival & Childhood Obesity Conference, will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. The event is co-presented by Solutionec and Hlty Beings,
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Trump administration directs visa officers to deny entry to immigrants wit
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The directive, sent by the US State Department to embassies and consulates on Thursday and reviewed by KFF Health News, instructs officials to consider applicants ineligible if their health conditions or age could make them a potential "public charge", meaning someone who might rely on pu
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A New Dawn for Arthritis: New Treatment Options to Reclaim Your Mobility
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 30: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. It leads to joint pain and disability, particularly in older adults. OA occurs when cartilage-the cushion for the joints-deteriorates. This deterioration causes bones to rub together, resultin
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