One of the key areas gaining attention is the role of GLP-1 medications in treating obesity. GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1) is a natural hormone that helps control appetite and blood sugar levels.

With increasing per capita income and urbanisation over last 2 decades , childhood obesity is now an epidemic in India. With 14 million obese children.

Childhood obesity has become one of the most alarming health issues of our time. In every corner of the world, more children are consuming high-calorie diets, spending long hours on screens, and ...

In Brazil, an estimated 6.6 million children aged 5-9 years and 9.9 million adolescents aged 10-19 years are overweight or have obesity; clinicians should prioritize prevention and early intervention.

A person uses a glucometer to test their blood sugar level. INQUIRER files MANILA, Philippines — Health experts have noted ...

Some Malaysian children carry more than just extra weight, showing signs of serious health problems that often go unnoticed, says Dr Ng Hui Ying, ...

This year on 4th March, the global health community will unite to raise awareness about the fact that there are numerous root ...

A new study suggests that parents’ stress levels may influence children’s weight.

The prevalence of obesity and severe obesity markedly increased among adults and children in the US from the 1970s and 1980s until now.

Obese children are highly likely to remain obese as adults, creating a lifelong cycle of illness. If obesity persists into adulthood, the risk of chronic diseases and related health problems increases ...

Doctors often refer to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease as a ‘cardiometabolic triangle’. Each condition increases the risk of the others ...

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