Novo Nordisk today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an additional indication for Wegovy® to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.1 This […]
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Tetra Pharm Technologies Advances CB1 Antagonist TPT0701 for Appetite Suppression into Preclinical Testing
Following the successful filing of the Intellectual Property (IP) for its applied platform technology targeting the endocannabinoid system (ECS), Tetra Pharm Technologies is moving forward with its appetite suppression supplement, TPT0701. Modulation of the endocannabinoid system has long been recognized as a promising way to regulate appetite. Through intensive research and development, Tetra Pharm Technologies […]
Is obesity to be blamed for cancer risk?
The author of this article is Dr. Naresh Somani, Head of Medical Oncology Department, HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur Gone are the days when looking chubby defined our status of belonging to a well-fed family. Obesity or being overweight in India, estimated to affect 30% of the country’s population, is now steadily progressing towards being hailed […]
Rise Of Obesity Amongst The Children During The Pandemic And The Way Forward
The author of the article is Dr Ruchi Parikh – Consultant (Paediatric Endocrinology) Obesity amongst children and adolescents has been a cause of concern since last few decades. What is more concerning is that childhood obesity in India ranks second-highest in the world, thus posing a significant public health concern. These children are at a […]
Weight Management is not the only solution to manage Obesity
– An alarming health problem in India! The people have adapted to the new normal however work-from-home & virtual education is leading to overeating, stress eating and weight gain in both adults and children. The experience with Covid has reiterated the importance of maintaining good health, diet, and strong immunity system and hence, has added […]