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PM Modi Mann Ki Baat: 119th edition of PM Modi's monthly radio show
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in the 119th edition of his radio program, Mann Ki Baat. PM Modi mentioned about ICC Champions Trophy and ISRO's 100th mission last month.
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Weight-loss chain Jenny Craig declares bankruptcy
Weight-loss chain Jenny Craig confirmed what has been rumoured for days: it’s declaring bankruptcy and shutting down operations in both Canada and the U.S. Market watchers say stiff competition from free weight-loss apps and new drugs...
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Powerful New Obesity Drug Poised to Upend Weight Loss Care
As a growing number of overweight Americans clamor for Ozempic and Wegovy — drugs touted by celebrities and on TikTok to pare pounds — an even more powerful obesity medicine is poised to upend treatment.
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Ozempic, Metformin: The truth beyond diabetes drug hype
Diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Metformin are the source of a lot of hype online because of claims that they can induce weight loss, reverse aging and even cure cancer. Weight-loss specialist Dr. Sean Wharton and health misinformation...
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Ozempic for weight loss: What's known about the potential and the risks
Questions are swirling around the use of semaglutide, commonly sold under the brand name Ozempic, for weight loss. CBC’s Christine Birak explores the risks and benefits of off-label uses of the drug, which is traditionally used to treat...
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Ozempic for weight loss: wonder drug or diet fad?
Questions are swirling around the use of semaglutide, commonly sold under the brand name Ozempic, for weight loss. CBC’s Christine Birak explores the risks and benefits of off-label uses of the drug, which is traditionally used to treat...
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Your taste preferences could be down to your genes, a new study reveals
A new study completed by the University of Edinburgh argues that the reason why we love and hate certain foods could be partly down to our genes
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Europe's 'obesity epidemic' is killing over 1.2 million people a year, a new WHO report says
Rates of being overweight or obese have more than doubled in Europe since the 1970s, the UN health agency said.
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New report highlights link between obesity and COVID-19 deaths
A World Obesity Federation report shows excess weight is second only to age as factors in the death toll and 90 percent of deaths from the virus are from countries with high rates of obesity.
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UK to launch anti-obesity campaign to tackle COVID-19
Science has shown that chronic obesity can increase the severity of the virus in some patients.
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Obesity could cause more severe COVID-19 illness
Some studies show obesity could lead to more severe COVID-19 infections, but Canadian data is still lacking.
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Obesity rates in Canada jumped during COVID-19, says new study
About one-third of Canadians have become obese — with more weight gain happening during the pandemic, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday. Dr. Christopher Labos, an epidemiologist and...
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Canada's obesity rate doubled during pandemic: study
New research published in Canadian Medical Association Journal found that the obesity rate doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, something researchers say could be linked to more sedentary behaviour and mental health issues driven by...
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Inside TIME Magazine's Cover Story: How One Weight-Loss Pill Could Change the Future of Obesity
Senior Health Correspondent for TIME, Alice Park, gives us a deeper look into how Eli Lilly's new pill orforglipron may change the healthcare industry.
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UPEI prof who's also a dietitian says new guidelines to treat childhood obesity are problematic
The guidelines were co-developed by Obesity Canada and published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. But some of the recommendations are concerning to a dietitian who teaches at the University of Prince Edward Island. CBC's...
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Childhood obesity should be treated with mixed approach, new guidelines suggest
New Canadian guidelines for the treatment of childhood obesity recommend a combination of psychological support, nutrition and physical exercise — as well as, in some cases, the use of medications or surgery.
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China faces health time bomb as obesity rates surge
China faces fast-rising rates of obesity, with the government saying more than half of adults are already classified as overweight. Rapid urbanisation and economic development have led to more sedentary lifestyles.
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Marriage equals to weight gain? Study says 'yes'
Married men three times more likely to be obese than unmarried men, says study. Watch to know more!
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India: Burden of obesity on the rise, PM Modi raises the issue
Prime Minister Modi has highlighted the growing concern of obesity in India, emphasizing its impact on public health. With rising obesity rates, the government is focusing on initiatives to promote healthier lifestyles.
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Adult obesity rate in India has more than tripled: Report
The burden of obesity is on the rise globally, as well as in India. A swift increase in the number of obese people shows that India could soon be facing an obesity epidemic, with alarm bells ringing particularly for the young. As levels...
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Indian prime minister stresses upon urgent need to tackle obesity
The burden of obesity is on the rise globally, as well as in India. A swift increase in the number of obese people shows that India could soon be facing an obesity epidemic, with alarm bells ringing particularly for the young. As levels...
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For longer life, focus on fitness over weight loss
A new groundbreaking study reveals what to focus on for a healthy, long life and it is not weight loss. Watch this report for more details!
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UK Government's Restriction On Junk Food Advertisements Before 9 PM | World News | WION
The UK government is set to include unhealthy breakfast cereals such as muesli, porridge oats, and granola in its junk food advertising ban, effective next year. The initiative aims to limit children’s exposure to foods high in fat,...
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Former UK PM Boris Johnson Blames Church Of England For UK's Obesity Crisis
#Gravitas Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has now blamed the Church of England for Britain's obesity crisis. According to him, the failure of the church to provide people with 'spiritual sustenance' might be the reason why people are...