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Friday, November 14, 2025
TopicWeight loss

Topic: weight loss

Indian middle class is fed up with being paunchy and plump. Ozempic and Mounjaro are big hits

The instant success of weight loss drugs in India tells us how quickly the country is changing. And for once, the change is for the better.

‘Fat-shamers are now Ozempic-shamers’ — new book takes on India’s weight-loss obsession

The panel discussing Ambrish Mithal and Shivam Vij’s book on obesity and weight loss drugs included Minister of State Jitendra Singh, actor Sharmila Tagore, and HT Media chairperson Shobhana Bhartia.

In Brazil’s São Paulo, armed gangs on the hunt for something more sought-after than gold—Ozempic

Desperation for ‘weight-loss’ drug that’s used to treat type-2 diabetes is real. Break-ins at pharmacies have also been reported in Michigan, US, and Santiago de Copostela, Spain. 

I was a pregnant penguin, see my before-after pics. 66-yr-old’s Ozempic to Mounjaro journey

Weight-loss drugs helped Dimpy Kapoor shed 15 kg and reclaim her life. Ozempic and Mounjaro are a lifeline for diabetics and the obese, but everyone wants in—even those who don’t need them.

Diet and exercise alone aren’t enough for your weight loss journey

The study suggested that some of us have a natural talent when it comes to burning fat and losing weight through exercise.

Rapid weight loss leads to loose skin. Hydration, nutrition, exfoliation can help avoid it

Skin retraction is a slow process—sometimes, non-surgical treatments can take up to two years to show a significant difference.

It’s the brain, not the gut! What new findings reveal about semaglutide weight-loss drug

Semaglutide mimics GLP-1 hormone released by gut after eating, which attaches itself to GLP-1 receptors in the body. Activated receptors help reduce blood sugar and curb appetite.

Human body already has a natural version of Ozempic & Wegovy. It’s in your gut

Despite our greatest aspirations for quick fixes, it’s very possible that a healthy lifestyle remains the most important way to manage metabolic disease and overall health.

Tirzepatide, another diabetes drug cleared for weight loss in US, yet to get regulator nod in India

In clinical trials, tirzepatide by Eli Lilly has shown to reduce body weight by up to 22.5 percent, on average, after about 72 weeks, according to the company.

Move over semaglutide, new drug on the horizon promises to melt only fat, not muscle

Obesity drugs like Ozempic have been global smash-hits, but loss of muscle mass along with fat is a worry. Now, a promising new drug called HS235 has got doctors excited.

On Camera

How Nitish Kumar turned all rules of voter behaviour on their head

The conventional wisdom is that if a govt fails to improve the lot of the voters, it is punished. Kumar presided over an economic disaster for 20 years and was re-elected by a landslide.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.