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  • Published on 03:49 GMT

    DCGI cracks down on indirect promotion of weight-loss prescription drugs

    New Delhi: The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has directed all pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers to immediately stop surrogate, or indirect, promotion of prescription drugs, particularly targeting new weight-loss and metabolic disorder …

    Source: Mint - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 11, 2026

    Obesity-Driven Segment-Specific Cerebrovascular Remodeling: A 3D High-Resolution Vessel Wall Imaging Study

    Introduction The global obesity epidemic correlates with rising cerebrovascular risks. According to WHO data, 2.5 billion adults were overweight in 2022, with over 890 million classified as obese (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2). Stroke, particularly ischemic stroke, …

    Source: Dove Medical Press - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 11, 2026

    ‘Cambodian Beer Dreams,’ Debuting at CPH:DOX, Explores the Parties, the Hangovers, and the So(m)ber Truths

    Alcohol consumption in Cambodia has increased fivefold over the past two decades, and beer has been the big driver. The country in Southeast Asia has no legal drinking age and few, rarely enforced, directives on alcohol, making it the Wild East for local …

    Source: The Hollywood Reporter - California - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 1, 2026

    Stemming the obesity epidemic among Filipino children

    More than one billion people worldwide are living with obesity today. In 2025 alone, an estimated 543 million children and adolescents were overweight or obese. By 2035, projections suggest that nearly half of the global population — around four billion …

    Source: Business World - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    Scientists Explain Why We Still Crave Food After Feeling Full

    The global obesity epidemic has become a major public health concern, prompting researchers to investigate the behavioral and biological factors that contribute to overeating. One important factor is eating in the absence of hunger. This behavior may …

    Source: Medical Dialogues - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    Medical Bulletin 09/March/2026

    Here are the top medical news for today: Scientists Explain Why We Still Crave Food After Feeling Full The global obesity epidemic has become a major public health concern, prompting researchers to investigate the behavioral and biological factors that …

    Source: Medical Dialogues - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    Do buffets cause us to overeat?

    Buffets with lots of different food choices raise the risk of overeating, according to new research. People are more likely to overindulge when faced with many options - especially calorie-rich foods, say scientists. The study, published in the journal …

    Source: Maryville Forum - Missouri - Pending
  • Published on Mar 9, 2026

    Cannabis Compounds Show Promise Against Fatty Liver Disease

    Two non-psychoactive compounds derived from cannabis have shown significant potential in treating fatty liver disease, a condition that affects roughly one in three adults worldwide and currently has no approved drug treatment, according to a peer-reviewed …

    Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 8, 2026

    Democrats and Republicans Flip Sides in War on Sugary Drinks

    For decades, the debate over what Americans should drink was considered settled politics. Republicans defended personal choice. Democrats pushed public health. The sides appeared firmly entrenched. In 2012, Democratic New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg …

    Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
  • Published on Mar 7, 2026

    Doctor explains: Why obesity injections aren’t a ‘quick fix’ for weight loss

    Obesity is no longer just a matter of lifestyle but a complex interplay of hormones, genetics, medications, stress, and sleep patterns. In India, rising rates of severe obesity (BMI ≥35) and metabolic obesity, even among those with relatively normal BMI …

    Source: Firstpost - Center-right
  • Published on Mar 7, 2026

    How Obesity, Diabetes & Heart Attacks Form A Dangerous Chain Reaction: Which Disease Comes First?

    Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 11:02 IST Doctors often refer to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease as a ‘cardiometabolic triangle’. Each condition increases the risk of the others Rapid Read Summarized by AI. + Nearly one in four adults in India is obese, …

    Source: News18 - Center-right
  • Published on Mar 7, 2026

    WHO backs rollout of new HIV prevention drug in 9 countries

    Health The World Health Organization, WHO says it has supported nine countries to begin rolling out lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medicine, targeting people at high risk of infection across several African nations. The disclosure was made on …

    Source: Realnews Magazine - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 7, 2026

    FG to establish digital registry for radiographers, targets quackery

    Health  The Federal Government is to establish a digital registry for radiographers and strengthen regulatory oversight to eliminate quackery in the profession and strengthen regulation in Nigeria’s diagnostic healthcare service. Dr Iziaq  Salako, the …

    Source: Realnews Magazine - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 6, 2026

    USDA appoints new peak to food pyramid

    Over a decade ago, Comedy Central’s South Park joked about the flipping of the food pyramid. This January, the latest change made to the famous graphic turned the comedy sketch into reality.  “The United States is amid a health emergency.” The United …

    Source: The Crusader - California - Pending
  • Published on Mar 4, 2026

    5 hidden habits fueling South Africa’s obesity crisis (and how to fix them)

    Observed on March 4, World Obesity Day 2026, with its theme, "8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity", serves as a stark reminder of South Africa's escalating obesity crisis. The day is a clear impetus to address the complex factors fueling this …

    Source: IOL - Indeterminate
  • Published on Mar 4, 2026

    Why we keep craving food even when we are full

    Even when people feel full, images of food may continue to activate reward signals in the brain. A new neuroscience study suggests that learned responses to food cues could help explain why we sometimes eat despite not being hungry. Study: Devaluation …

    Source: Medical News - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 4, 2026

    Language, Weight, and Clinical Care: Why Nuance Matters

    In contemporary healthcare, few topics evoke as much uncertainty among clinicians as how to talk about body weight. Clinicians are asked to balance patient dignity and institutional guidelines while navigating constantly evolving cultural views. Against …

    Source: Medscape - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 4, 2026

    World Obesity Day 2026: Why Your Gut Microbiome Holds the Key to Weight Management

    Struggling with weight management? On World Obesity Day, discover the surprising link between your gut bacteria and obesity. Learn how a healthy diet can nurture your microbiome to help control cravings and support a healthy weight. When we think about …

    Source: Asianet Newsable - Center-right
  • Published on Mar 3, 2026

    Let Us Explain: Body Fascism

    This essay is part of a series of explainers to provide our audience with a foundational understanding of fascism in today's mass culture. It is a guide for the term body fascism. This is in no way an exhaustive exploration of the term, but a slice …

    Source: Scalawag Magazine - Pending

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