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Semaglutide for Weight Loss: Fad or Fix? What you need to know

Ozempic, Wegovy has surged in popularity in recent years. Reports indicate that people are turning to these medications as a “fast fix” for losing a few kilograms; however, the possible side effects can be dangerous, making it essential for their use to be supervised by a healthcare professional. Therefore, it is crucial to explore several pertinent questions.

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The New Face of Obesity: Revised Definitions for Indians After 15 Years!!

Medical Pharma Lifestyle Pulse / January 22, 2025

Obesity is one of the most overlooked health issues. India, a developing nation, is experiencing a transitory condition of undernutrition as a result of poverty and obesity brought on by fast urbanization and industrialization. The previous standards for Asian Indian obesity published 15 years back were based exclusively on BMI measurements. A thorough revision was required in light of the limits of BMI incorrectly diagnosing obesity and the recent findings linking Asian Indian’s generalized and abdominal adiposity to early-onset co-morbid conditions. To improve the accuracy of detecting obesity and the dangers that it poses to Asian Indians residing in India, a new definition of obesity was created.

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