Weight Management

Taking A Break? Study Finds Why Many GLP-1 Users Stop And Restart Their Medication
- Jun 17, 2026 21:58 pm IST
- Written by:Debosmita Ghosh
The findings provide insight into the challenges people face while using these medications and may help healthcare providers identify patients who need support…

Ajwain, Methi, Or Jeera Water: Which Post-Meal Drink Aids In Weight Loss?
- Jun 17, 2026 18:27 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
Ajwain, methi, and jeera water, when consumed after meals, may support weight loss. Here's how each works and how to manage their intake for optimal results.

These 6 Afternoon Habits Are Making You Gain Weight
- Jun 17, 2026 15:09 pm IST
- Written by:Varsha Vats
Certain afternoon habits trigger unexpected weight gain by slowing down your metabolism, causing insulin spikes, or prompting mindless calorie consumption.

Ozempic-Mounjaro Paved The Way: 3 New Drugs Likely To Enter Weight Loss Market
- Jun 16, 2026 15:19 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
Ozempic and Mounjaro are popular weight loss medications that were developed for blood sugar control in individuals with diabetes. Here are the 3 new drugs that…

AstraZeneca's Oral GLP-1 Drug Elecoglipron Drives Up To 11.8% Weight Loss In Trial
- Jun 13, 2026 19:12 pm IST
- Written by:Debosmita Ghosh
The positive results come from the Phase 2 VISTA clinical trial, which evaluated elecoglipron in adults with obesity or overweight who also had at least one…

India Is Facing Two Epidemics At Once, Undernutrition And Obesity. We Are Only Talking About One
- Jun 13, 2026 12:46 pm IST
- Written by:Dr Ashish Gautam
India's nutrition challenge is two sides of the same coin. Deficiency and excess exist within the same population, frequently shaped by the same environmental…

Is Peanut Butter Weight Loss Friendly? Here's What You Should Know About Calorie Counts
- Jun 11, 2026 18:13 pm IST
- Written by:Varsha Vats
While calorie counting is important for weight loss, peanut butter can definitely fit into a healthy diet when consumed in moderation.

Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik's GLP-1 Drug Experience Was A "Nightmare": What Happened
- Jun 10, 2026 17:23 pm IST
- Written by:Debosmita Ghosh
Bialik explained that she did not start taking a GLP-1 drug simply to lose weight. Instead, she hoped it might help with health issues that had affected her for…

7 Common Diet Mistakes That Make You Gain Weight Instead Of Losing It
- Jun 07, 2026 15:01 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
Diet is the foundation that needs to be approached in a scientific manner to make weight loss sustainable. Dr Anoop Misra explains why doing so is important and…

Harvard-Trained Gastroenterologist Reveals What Most People Miss About GLP-1 Drugs
- Jun 07, 2026 14:03 pm IST
- Edited by:Rupashi Chhabra
- Written by:NDTV Health Desk
Strap: A Harvard- and Stanford-trained gastroenterologist shares some key facts on GLP-1 drugs that most people often ignore.

Why Some People Gain Weight Faster Than Others Despite Eating Similar Food
- Jun 07, 2026 10:34 am IST
- Written by:Dr. Pankaj Aneja
Two people may appear to eat similar meals, share comparable lifestyles and experience very different changes in body weight over time.

Exercise Protects Heart Health In Obesity Even Without Weight Loss, Says American Heart Association
- Jun 05, 2026 19:58 pm IST
- Written by:Debosmita Ghosh
According to the American Heart Association, exercise alone usually does not result in significant weight loss for most people with obesity.

BMI Is Not Enough; Here's How You Can Calculate Body Fat And Composition
- Jun 04, 2026 15:17 pm IST
- Written by:Varsha Vats
While BMI is a widely used measure to categorise individuals into weight classifications such as underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity, it is not…

Obesity Is No Longer Just A Lifestyle Concern: India's NFHS-6 Data Shows Why Treatment Needs To Evolve
- Jun 03, 2026 14:30 pm IST
- Written by:Dr Saket Kant
Body weight regulation involves a complex interaction between hormones, the brain, genetics, metabolism, sleep patterns, psychological health and environmental…

How Walking 10 Minutes After Every Meal May Help Control Belly Fat
- Jun 02, 2026 12:24 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
A simple habit of walking 10 minutes after every meal can help control belly fat effectively. Clinical nutritionist and dietician Tapasya Mundhra explains why…

Jeera Water vs Methi Water: Which Morning Drink Burns Belly Fat Faster?
- Jun 01, 2026 16:53 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
Dr Pandurangan Basumani explains the compounds in jeera water and methi water which help in burning belly fat. Here is how these natural remedies can affect…

Taking Ozempic? New Study Explains Why Pairing It With Exercise Is Important For Your Muscles
- May 30, 2026 18:59 pm IST
- Written by:Debosmita Ghosh
Researchers found that combining semaglutide with regular exercise led to greater fat loss and better overall results than using the medication alone.

Muscle Loss vs Fat Loss: Why Dropping Weight Too Fast Destroys Your Long-Term Metabolic Rate
- May 28, 2026 19:50 pm IST
- Written by:Rupashi Chhabra
Dr. Amrita Ghosh explains the difference between muscle loss and fat loss. And if you drop weight too fast, it can destroy your long-term metabolic rate.

Ozempic And Wegovy Weight Loss Eventually Plateaus, Study Explains Why
- May 27, 2026 17:59 pm IST
- Written by:Varsha Vats
While semaglutide has shown impressive results in aiding weight loss, many users may experience a plateau after an initial period of significant weight loss.

Quitting Sugar For A Month? Here's How Much Weight You Could Lose
- May 25, 2026 20:01 pm IST
- Written by:Sambhav Kumar
Many people report strong cravings during the first few days of reducing sugar intake. Doctors say this may happen because sugary foods stimulate reward…