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Weight Loss Drugs May Alter Your Brain

Weight Loss Drugs May Alter Your Brain

Rediff.com1 days ago

A new study suggests that newer oral weight loss drugs may do more than suppress appetite, potentially altering brain circuits that control motivation and reward, impacting how one experiences pleasure.

Thousands Of Weight Loss Injections Seized In Gurugram

Thousands Of Weight Loss Injections Seized In Gurugram

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A vehicle carrying thousands of weight loss and diabetes injections was seized in Gurugram during a raid by the Drug Control Department.

Low Birth Weight Linked To Increased Stroke Risk In Young Adults

Low Birth Weight Linked To Increased Stroke Risk In Young Adults

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A Swedish study reveals that individuals born with low birth weight face a significantly elevated risk of stroke in early adulthood, regardless of their BMI or gestational age.

Slimming Drug Boom Sparks Misuse Concerns: 'They Are Not Meant For Cosmetic Weight Loss'

Slimming Drug Boom Sparks Misuse Concerns: 'They Are Not Meant For Cosmetic Weight Loss'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The fast-growing GLP-1 market, propelled by lower-cost generics following patent expiry, is widening availability beyond patients with obesity and diabetes -- but also driving unsupervised, appearance-led demand, according to doctors.

Why Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora Is Against Weight-Loss Drugs

Why Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora Is Against Weight-Loss Drugs

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

'The unregulated marketing has to stop. People are getting recommendations for this from gym trainers, from marriage counsellors -- that is simply unacceptable.' ''There are many ways to lose weight -- eat less, fast, exercise, eat healthy. That is how you lose weight.'

Fraudulent Call Centre Busted in Delhi: 11 Arrested in Weight-Loss Product Scam

Fraudulent Call Centre Busted in Delhi: 11 Arrested in Weight-Loss Product Scam

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested 11 individuals, including two alleged masterminds, after uncovering a fraudulent call centre in Govindpuri, South Delhi. The operation, known as Herbitecture Healthcare, reportedly deceived people nationwide by promoting weight-loss products on social media and enticing customers into making repeated payments.

Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Weight Loss Products Online Using Duplicate Branding

Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Weight Loss Products Online Using Duplicate Branding

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A 56-year-old man from Delhi has been arrested for allegedly manufacturing and selling counterfeit weight loss powder and spurious Ayurvedic products online using duplicate branding.

Nine Indian Boxers Reach Finals At Asian U-15 Championships

Nine Indian Boxers Reach Finals At Asian U-15 Championships

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's U-15 girls delivered commanding performances in the semifinals at the Asian Boxing U15 and U17 Championships, with nine boxers advancing to the finals across weight categories.

Komal Kohar Wins Bronze At Asian Weightlifting Championships

Komal Kohar Wins Bronze At Asian Weightlifting Championships

Rediff.com2 days ago

Komal Kohar won a bronze medal in the women's 48kg weight class at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar. She lifted a combined 177kg. Huang Yi Chen of Chinese Taipei won gold.

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

While the introduction of branded generics is likely to accelerate volumes for GLP-1 agonists, value growth may moderate because of price erosion.

Boxing Selection Camp To Resume With Revised System

Boxing Selection Camp To Resume With Revised System

Rediff.com1 days ago

The boxing selection camp for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will resume with a revised, trial-based system after the Sports Authority of India (SAI) directed the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) to ensure a fair and transparent assessment process.

Vinesh Phogat Accused Of Indiscipline, Vows To Fight Back

Vinesh Phogat Accused Of Indiscipline, Vows To Fight Back

Rediff.com4 days ago

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat vows to challenge the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) show-cause notice and ban from domestic events due to alleged indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations.

Why Vinesh Phogat Is Ineligible For Domestic Wrestling Events

Why Vinesh Phogat Is Ineligible For Domestic Wrestling Events

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, citing indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, rendering her ineligible for domestic competitions until June 2026.

Komal Kohar Wins Bronze At Asian Weightlifting Championships

Komal Kohar Wins Bronze At Asian Weightlifting Championships

Rediff.com2 days ago

Komal Kohar secured a bronze medal for India in the women's 48kg weight class at the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar. She lifted a combined 177kg. Chinese Taipei dominated the event with a gold and silver finish.

Truth Behind Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: A Doctor Explains

Truth Behind Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: A Doctor Explains

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'Weight loss drugs can be life changing but are not without risks,' says Dr Vishnu Radhakrishnan as he explains the truth behind Ozempic and Mounjaro.

WFI Blocks Vinesh Phogat's Wrestling Comeback

WFI Blocks Vinesh Phogat's Wrestling Comeback

Rediff.com2 days ago

Vinesh Phogat's attempt to compete in the National Open Ranking tournament was rejected by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), leading to a confrontation where she alleged a 'pre-planned conspiracy' to prevent her return to wrestling.

How Lower Abdominal Fat Can Slow Brain Ageing

How Lower Abdominal Fat Can Slow Brain Ageing

Rediff.com7 days ago

A new study reveals that lower abdominal fat accumulation in midlife is associated with slower brain atrophy, better preservation of brain structures, and improved cognitive performance later in life.

Rajkummar Rao's Weight Journey From Nikam To Sourav Ganguly

Rajkummar Rao's Weight Journey From Nikam To Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'For Nikam I had to gain around 9-10 kgs and I was eating 2 pizzas and lot of sweets and my fav Aloo Parathas, Biryani...'

WFI Issues Notice To Vinesh Phogat Over Indiscipline

WFI Issues Notice To Vinesh Phogat Over Indiscipline

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, citing indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, rendering her ineligible for domestic competitions until June 26, 2026.

Indian Boxers Gear Up For Asian U15 & U17 Championships

Indian Boxers Gear Up For Asian U15 & U17 Championships

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A 56-member Indian boxing contingent is set to compete at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, starting Friday.

Indian Boxers' Games Hopes In Doubt After Omission

Indian Boxers' Games Hopes In Doubt After Omission

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Forty Indian boxers face uncertainty after being omitted from the Sports Authority of India's sanction letter for the national camp, jeopardising their participation in the Commonwealth and Asian Games selection process.

Vinesh Phogat Claims Eligibility Despite WFI Objections

Vinesh Phogat Claims Eligibility Despite WFI Objections

Rediff.com2 days ago

Vinesh Phogat has responded to the Wrestling Federation of India's show-cause notice, asserting her eligibility to return from retirement. The WFI, however, maintains that disciplinary proceedings must conclude before she can compete in the National Open Ranking tournament.

OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite Gets 7,000 mAh Battery, 144Hz Screen

OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite Gets 7,000 mAh Battery, 144Hz Screen

Rediff.com1 days ago

The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is a fresh addition in the Nord CE Lite range.

Bellana Harika wins gold as Indian lifters shine at Commonwealth Youth Championships

Bellana Harika wins gold as Indian lifters shine at Commonwealth Youth Championships

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Indian weightlifters continued their impressive performance at the Commonwealth Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships and Universal Cup, securing a gold and three silver medals in Apia, Samoa.

Two Indians Arrested At Delhi Airport For Smuggling Marijuana

Two Indians Arrested At Delhi Airport For Smuggling Marijuana

Rediff.com6 days ago

Customs officers at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have arrested two Indian passengers for allegedly smuggling suspected marijuana worth nearly Rs 9 crore from Vietnam.

Huge Marijuana Haul Seized At Delhi Airport

Huge Marijuana Haul Seized At Delhi Airport

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport seized suspected marijuana worth Rs 18.57 crore from abandoned trolley bags inside an aircraft arriving from Bangkok.

Patralekhaa Hits Back At Body Shamers

Patralekhaa Hits Back At Body Shamers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Patralekhaa has powerfully spoken out against the body shaming she has endured for her post-pregnancy weight gain, reminding critics that she recently gave birth and worked on two films simultaneously.

Sakshi Malik backs Vinesh Phogat in comeback row with WFI

Sakshi Malik backs Vinesh Phogat in comeback row with WFI

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sakshi Malik backed Vinesh Phogat in her tussle with the Wrestling Federation of India, urging authorities to let the new mother resume her wrestling career.

Why SAI Suspended Boxing Camp And What Happens Next

Why SAI Suspended Boxing Camp And What Happens Next

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has suspended a boxing assessment camp in Patiala due to irregularities in the selection process, demanding transparency and fairness from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

Sakshi Malik Supports Vinesh Phogat's Fight For Wrestling Return

Sakshi Malik Supports Vinesh Phogat's Fight For Wrestling Return

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sakshi Malik supports Vinesh Phogat's wrestling comeback, criticising the WFI's strict rules and urging for relaxed norms for new mothers in sports.

Sri Lankans Held At Delhi Airport With Marijuana Worth Crores

Sri Lankans Held At Delhi Airport With Marijuana Worth Crores

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Customs officers at Delhi airport arrested three Sri Lankan passengers arriving from China for allegedly smuggling marijuana worth Rs 11.63 crore.

'Abandon in difficult times': Akhilesh's cryptic dig at Cong

'Abandon in difficult times': Akhilesh's cryptic dig at Cong

Rediff.com5 days ago

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has voiced his support for the TMC and DMK after their losses in recent assembly elections, while criticising the Congress party.

IPL 2026's Ruthless Lesson: Complacency Is Fatal

IPL 2026's Ruthless Lesson: Complacency Is Fatal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Every team circles its opponent like a hawk, waiting to expose the slightest weakness.

Deepak Punia Shines Amidst Logistical Hurdles At Wrestling Event

Deepak Punia Shines Amidst Logistical Hurdles At Wrestling Event

Rediff.com3 days ago

Asian Games silver medallist Deepak Punia showcased his dominance at the National Open Ranking Tournament, reaching the 92kg final without conceding a point. The event faced logistical challenges due to high participation, with weigh-ins delayed and medal rounds postponed.

ISL: Kerala Blasters extend unbeaten run with dominant win over Mohammedan Sporting

ISL: Kerala Blasters extend unbeaten run with dominant win over Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kerala Blasters FC showcased a dominant second-half performance to defeat Mohammedan Sporting 3-1, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches in the Indian Super League. Goals from Francisco Feuillassier, Victor Bertomeu, and Sreekuttan M S sealed the victory for the hosts.

Mother's Day: 'I Gave My Class 10 Exam With My Son'

Mother's Day: 'I Gave My Class 10 Exam With My Son'

Rediff.com4 days ago

This Mother's Day, we spoke to a working mother whose life revolve around sacrifice, resilience and the hope of giving her children a life she never had.

Buying Gold Bars, Coins? Read This

Buying Gold Bars, Coins? Read This

Rediff.com3 hours ago

'It has always been viewed as a hedge against inflation.'

BenQ Unveils EX271QZ Gaming Monitor In India

BenQ Unveils EX271QZ Gaming Monitor In India

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The BenQ EX271QZ has made its debut in India, introducing a high-performance option for gaming enthusiasts.

Indian Super League: East Bengal, Punjab FC battle to scoreless draw

Indian Super League: East Bengal, Punjab FC battle to scoreless draw

Rediff.com2 days ago

East Bengal FC and Punjab FC played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League match, with both teams creating numerous chances but failing to find the net.

Young Tigresses' World Cup Dream Ends After China Defeat

Young Tigresses' World Cup Dream Ends After China Defeat

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's impressive run in the AFC Women's U17 Asian Cup concluded with a 3-0 defeat against China in the quarter-finals, ending their hopes for a historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup.