Why losing weight quickly is harder for women
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's experience at the Paris Olympics highlights the challenges women face in rapid weight loss. Experts recommend that sustainable weight loss should be gradual and healthier. Key Points
India TodayStudy suggests unintended weight loss is warning to see doctor
Findings are published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. According to a Dana-Farber Cancer Institute study, unintended weight reduction... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCarmakers go extra mile to keep vehicles light
Indian carmakers are using lightweight materials like high strength steels and aluminium alloys to reduce the weight of bulky SUVs while adding more features. This helps to maintain lower CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency. The usage of high-strength steels and hot-stamped parts has increased in new age cars, reducing weight by around 30 kg. Mahindra & Mahindra has managed to reduce the weight of their SUVs, such as the XUV-700, by 79 kg despite new feature additions and increased vehicle length. Additionally, the sales of plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, CNG, and ethanol options are offsetting emissions from larger vehicles and contributing to a reduction in average CO2 emissions in India. Key Points
Economic TimesHow Ozempic grew to become a celebrity buzzword
Trending for a while now, with over 147k tags on Instagram, the ‘miracle’ drug may have more than a few side effects. Here’s a deep dive. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWomen's Healthy weight Day: 4 effective ways to shed kilos, achieve ideal weight
Women's Healthy weight Day is observed every year on the Thursday of the third week of January. Here are steps to achieve ideal weight for women. | Health Key Points
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Best weight gainer: 10 options to see maximum results
Best weight gainer: Discover the key to unlocking your potential with our guide on choosing the best weight gainer under Rs. 3000 for maximum results. | Health Key Points
Hindustan Times7 amazing fruits for weight loss and digestion in winter
Adding fruits to your winter diet can speed up your weight loss journey. Here are 7 wonderful fruits that can help. | Health Key Points
Hindustan Times10 beatXP weighing scale: Here are top options for you to consider
10 beatXP weighing scale: Bring home of these and get your fitness journey going. Here's a shopping guide. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesPatients on Lilly's Zepbound regain weight after stopping treatment - study
Patients on Eli Lilly's (LLY.N) weight-loss drug substantially regained weight after stopping treatment, according to a study published in journal JAMA on Monday. Key Points
Reutersweight loss from Eli Lilly’s Zepbound reversed slowly after treatment stopped
People who stopped taking Eli Lilly & Co.’s Zepbound after about eight months regained half the weight they’d lost a year later, as per a study. | Health Key Points
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How well-off Brits still buy Ozempic online for weight loss
John, a tech executive who has been battling weight gain since his 30s, has a nine-month supply in his refrigerator. Kim Gradwell, a retired receptionist who developed type 2 diabetes nearly 20 years ago, isn't sure where she'll find her next dose. Key Points
ReutersLilly's Mounjaro leads to more and faster weight loss than Novo obesity drug, data analysis finds
Overweight or obese adults lost more weight and shed pounds faster using Eli Lilly's (LLY.N) Mounjaro than those taking Novo Nordisk's (NOVOb.CO) popular rival weight loss drug, according to an analysis of health records and other data. Key Points
ReutersDon't skip WeGovy, Ozempic during the holidays, doctors say
People taking WeGovy or Ozempic for weight loss are considering skipping a week to eat more on Thanksgiving. But doctors say that could be dangerous. Key Points
InsiderHow did Kelly Clarkson lose 41 pounds? Singer's weight loss secrets revealed
Kelly Clarkson's impressive weight loss journey does not include Ozempic. Here's what the Stronger singer did instead.. Key Points
Hindustan TimesTirzepatide, another diabetes drug cleared for weight loss in US, yet to get regulator nod in India
In clinical trials, tirzepatide by Eli Lilly has shown to reduce body weight by up to 22.5 percent, on average, after about 72 weeks, according to the company. Key Points
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How well-off Brits still buy Ozempic online for weight loss
John, a tech executive who has been battling weight gain since his 30s, has a nine-month supply in his refrigerator. Kim Gradwell, a retired receptionist who developed type 2 diabetes nearly 20 years ago, isn't sure where she'll find her next dose. Key Points
ReutersLilly weight-loss drug Zepbound gets US, UK approval to rival Wegovy
U.S. and UK regulators both gave thumbs up to Eli Lilly's weight-loss treatment. The drugs are the most effective treatments for weight loss approved to date. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhat is the weight limit for F1 drivers? Inside their fitness and diet regimens.
Formula 1 drivers have a weight target for each race. They have a rigorous fitness training regimen, which targets their diet, stamina, and strength. Key Points
InsiderTrendy weight loss supplements — why they're popular and what the risks are, according to a doctor
Be careful with trendy weight loss supplements. No natural weight loss boosters have been proven to be safe or effective, and they definitely don't compare to Ozempic. Key Points
InsiderMounjaro is not 'an easy way out' for weight loss, says woman who shed 200 pounds with the drug — it required a lot of work
Mounjaro changed Tara Rothenhoefer's life, helping her lose 200 pounds. She's frustrated by myths about weight loss and drugs that can help with the process. Key Points
InsiderTirzepatide weight loss patients lost 64 lbs. on average: study
Using tirzepatide for weight loss was most effective with diet and exercise changes. It may be more effective than other GLP-1 drugs like semagultide. Key Points
InsiderHollywood's blockbuster weight loss drugs are becoming all the rage among affluent Indians
According to doctors and fitness experts, queries come in every other day from (well-heeled) patients, asking whether they can take the expensive, injectable drugs to shed those stubborn kilos. “Its coming up in conversations everywhere. Patients ask me about it all the time,” says Ambrish Mithal, chairman and head of endocrinology, Max Healthcare. There are a lot of people interested in taking Ozempic because “the weight loss is so dramatic”, says Kiran Sethi, medical director, Isya Aesthetics. Key Points
Economic TimesParents are putting their 12 year-olds on weight loss drugs — and trying not to shatter their self-esteem in the process
Kids as young as 12 can now take Wegovy. Parents are struggling with how to put their kids on weight-loss drugs without hurting their self-esteem. Key Points
InsiderMaintaining healthy weight enhances longevity in elderly women: Study
California [US], August 29 (ANI): According to a multi-institutional study sponsored by the University of California San Diego, reaching the ages of 90, 95, or 100, known as extraordinary longevity, was more likely for women who maintained their body weight after the age of 60. Older women who maintained a constant weight were 1.2 to […] Key Points
ThePrintMisuse of diabetes medicines for weight loss by Hollywood: How dangerous can it get | Explained
In India, injection Liraglutide is available up to a 1.8 milligram dose and with an approval for obesity treatment. But how safe is to prescribe this medication to non-diabetics, experts say… Key Points
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weight loss without Wegovy’s side-effects on biotech firms' radar
Weight-loss drug Wegovy helped Rebecca Vogt achieve a major goal - shedding the weight she had not managed to drop since giving birth. But, after a particularly brutal day in the bathroom suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea, she called it quits. Key Points
ReutersEl Nino impact! Nuvama ‘overweight’ on FMCG, 2Ws, IT; top 3 picks for model portfolio
A report by Nuvama suggests that consumption stocks in the FMCG segment, two wheelers, and cement sectors are likely to benefit from El Nino, while agricultural businesses could suffer. The report highlights how the poor monsoon and weak farm output caused by El Nino in FY 2015-16 led to a slowdown in rural wages and consumption. Key Points
Economic TimesLilly experimental 'triple G' obesity drug leads to 24.2% weight loss in trial
Eli Lilly on Monday said a mid-stage trial of its next-generation obesity drug candidate "triple G" showed that it led to weight loss of up to 24.2% after 48 weeks, surpassing results seen with other weight loss drugs. Key Points
ReutersExperimental Lilly pill, Mounjaro both lead to 15% weight loss in clinical trials
In a mid-stage trial, the highest dose of Eli Lilly's experimental pill orforglipron led to 14.7% weight loss after 36 weeks for people who were obese or overweight, setting a marker in the race to develop effective oral obesity drugs, researchers said on Friday. Key Points
ReutersNew Zealand airline is asking passengers to weigh in before their flights
Under the authority's rules, airlines have various options to estimate passenger weight. One option is to periodically carry out surveys like Air New Zealand is doing to establish an average weight. Key Points
Economic TimesMounjaro costs $1000 a month without coupon; user fears regaining weight
Mounjaro costs more than $1,000 a month without a coupon, and most insurance plans don't cover weigh-loss drugs. Some patients are worried about how to afford it. Key Points
InsiderSharon Osbourne shares extreme side effects of using weight loss injections; know more about these medications
"I was very sick for a couple of months," Osbourne, 70, said during an episode of UK's The Talk. "The first couple of months, I just felt nauseous. Every day I felt nauseous, my stomach was upset," she added. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAs a mixed weight couple, we are still madly in love
The author is in a mixed weight couple. She outweighs her husband by 50 pounds, and it can give her anxiety, but does not diminish the love they have. Key Points
InsiderIndian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi wins silver at Asian Championships
Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi lifted 80kg and 83kg in her first two snatch attempts with relative ease but her 85kg try was deemed a no lift. She covered up her underwhelming snatch performance by lifting the second highest weight in clean and jerk to take home the silver in the section. Key Points
Economic TimesPowerful new obesity drug poised to upend weight loss care
Tirzepatide, an Eli Lilly and Co. drug approved to treat type 2 diabetes helped patients who were overweight or had obesity lose up to 16% of their weight. | Health Key Points
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5 benefits of losing weight for people with diabetes
Losing weight can prevent many serious diabetes complications and even reverse the disease in some cases. Here are other benefits explained by an expert. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesAlia Bhatt says she didn’t lose pregnancy weight ‘unnaturally’: ‘My mother-in-law made me gond ka ladoo that I ate for 6 weeks’
Alia Bhatt gets candid about her weight loss journey post delivering Raha Bhatt Kapoor. The actor welcomed her daughter last November. Key Points
The Indian Express7 healthy ways to lose weight in summer season
Summer season is ideal to lose those extra kilos. Here are 7 things you can do to get ahead in your weight loss journey. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesDietBet app influencers aren't disclosing their cut of the profits
The DietBet app gives people a payoff if they lose pounds. Both influencers who've promoted it and users say it's contributing to eating disorders. Key Points
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