How lifestyle choices & genetics drive alarming surge in fatty liver disease – Firstpost

How lifestyle choices & genetics drive alarming surge in fatty liver disease – Firstpost

Fatty liver disease is a growing concern in India with factors such as insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome and genetic predispositions playing key roles in its development. The disease progresses from simple fat accumulation in the liver to severe conditions like cirrhosis and liver cancer if left untreated. In India, lifestyle factors like sedentary behaviour and … Read more

NHS doctor says ‘weight loss’ snack is ‘almost like dessert’

NHS doctor says ‘weight loss’ snack is ‘almost like dessert’

For people trying to lose weight, the temptation of their favourite snack can often be all too much. But, not all snacks have to be ‘bad’ for you. A doctor has shared his newfound favourite snack he deems “the greatest”. Dr Ahmed, known online as @Dra_says, shared a clip on TikTok explaining how he believes … Read more

Study in Lancet – Firstpost

Study in Lancet – Firstpost

The groundbreaking international study found that the rates of diabetes in adults doubled from about 7 per cent to about 14 per cent from 1990 to 2022 read more A new study by Lancet found that the number of people suffering from diabetes has doubled over the past 30 years to more than 800 million … Read more

How urban diets and artificial sweeteners are raising global diabetes risk – Firstpost

How urban diets and artificial sweeteners are raising global diabetes risk – Firstpost

On World Diabetes Day, learn about diabetes symptoms, prevention strategies and the need for proactive lifestyle changes. Factors such as poor dietary habits, a heavy reliance on processed foods and misconceptions surrounding artificial sweeteners significantly contribute to the increasing global diabetes rates. read more A staggering 422 million people worldwide are grappling with diabetes, with … Read more

Eating 4-ingredient recipe before bed can ‘rid belly fat’

Eating 4-ingredient recipe before bed can ‘rid belly fat’

Every so often, Brits are on the hunt for effective weight loss methods. While there’s no magic recipe, and the path to shedding pounds is never straightforward, it’s suggested that certain foods can aid the process. For instance, TikTok health enthusiast toprecipes.1 touts a “powerful combination” of basic ingredients as a potential catalyst for weight … Read more

American woman buys tapeworm pills for weight loss. How dangerous are they? – Firstpost

American woman buys tapeworm pills for weight loss. How dangerous are they? – Firstpost

Obesity is hard to escape. A peculiar case of a woman who took tapeworm egg pills as a quick-fix solution to lose weight has come to light. Doctors said she ended up with a devastating illness and warned about the practice of consuming tapeworm pills. Tapeworms are parasites that, once swallowed, can make a home … Read more

Can weight-loss drugs like Ozempic help fight addiction? – Firstpost

Can weight-loss drugs like Ozempic help fight addiction? – Firstpost

Ozempic, the well-known weight-loss drug, is back in the spotlight—this time for its potential to reduce cravings for alcohol and drugs.   A recent study analysed millions of health records from nearly a decade and revealed that medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro might help individuals battling addiction. These drugs, primarily used to manage diabetes and promote … Read more

Smoothie King launches special menu for Ozempic users

Smoothie King launches special menu for Ozempic users

This is berry good news for Ozempic users. Smoothie King this week became the first quick-service chain to introduce a special menu for people who use GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. The five new smoothies contain 20 grams of protein or more — and no added sugar — which the Dallas-based company says will help customers … Read more

Drink this juice before breakfast and belly fat disappear

Drink this juice before breakfast and belly fat disappear

Kick-start your morning with more than just good tunes or a jog around the block. Health experts are talking about a certain beverage that, if sipped before breakfast, could have your waistline shrinking in no time. With a daily dose of this concoction for a week, it’s claimed that stubborn belly fat will start to … Read more

Woman’s ‘zero calorie’ soup is perfect winter recipe to shed fat

Woman’s ‘zero calorie’ soup is perfect winter recipe to shed fat

Soup season is officially here. With the temperatures dropping and the skies turning grey, many of us are cranking up the heating to fight off the chill. But there’s another comforting way to warm up. TikTok user Lauren Scully, known as @leanwithlaurenx, who regularly shares healthy recipes online, has come up with a “zero calorie” … Read more