Study finds link between low birthweight and increased stroke risk in young adults, independent of BMI and gestational age Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli29 April 2026 8:15 PM ISTIn new research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12-15 May), researchers show an increased...
Pancreatic fat linked to greater heart and metabolic health risks in children and adolescents with obesity: Study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 April 2026 8:45 PM ISTHigher fat content in the pancreas of children and adolescents with obesity is associated with an increased level of heart and metabolic risk factors,...
New EASO guidance recommends semaglutide and tirzepatide as first-line treatments for obesity and its major complications Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli6 Oct 2025 8:30 AM ISTSemaglutide or tirzepatide should be the first line treatment for people living with obesity and most of its complications, according to a new...
Five minutes exposure to junk food marketing results in children consuming 130 kcals more per day, regardless of media advertising type: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 May 2025 8:30 AM ISTExposure to junk food advertisements (relative to non-food) results in children and adolescents consuming significantly more calories during the day,...
Popular weight-loss drugs following bariatric surgery may offer additional CV benefits: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli23 May 2025 10:00 PM ISTMedications like semaglutide and liraglutide may help to reduce the risk for heart attacks, strokes, and other major adverse cardiovascular events...
3-month program of time-restricted eating at any time of the day supports long-term weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 May 2025 8:45 AM ISTThree months of time-restricted eating (TRE), irrespective of whether it is earlier or later in the day, may be a promising strategy for sustaining...
Semaglutide May Offer Early Heart Disease Protection in High-Risk Patients even before weight loss, finds study Prem Aggarwal14 May 2025 9:00 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that semaglutide could provide cardiovascular benefits to high-risk patients even before significant weight loss...
GLP-1 Drugs Show Promise for Children with Severe Obesity, Swedish Data Reveals Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 May 2025 8:45 AM ISTData from a Swedish clinic suggests that GLP-1 drugs can be effective in managing severe obesity in children, offering a promising treatment option...
Medical Bulletin 13/May/2025 Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri13 May 2025 3:00 PM ISTHere are the top medical news for the day:Childhood Belly Fat Patterns May Predict Heart and Metabolic Risks by Age 10 New research presented at the...
Study Reveals Junk Food Ads Drive Higher Calorie Intake in Children Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri13 May 2025 8:30 AM ISTNew Delhi: Exposure to junk food advertising significantly increases calorie consumption among children and adolescents, regardless of the media...
Lean muscle mass loss minimized during weight loss therapy using newer incretin obesity drugs, suggests study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 April 2025 9:15 AM ISTNew research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows that patients using GLP-1 or...
Trajectory of type 1 diabetes risk shifts after age 10 years between at-risk males and females: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli25 July 2024 9:15 AM ISTNew research presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for Study of Diabetes (Madrid, Spain, 9-13 September) shows that the...
