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The Unseen Struggle: Obesity’s impact on women’s health and wellbeing

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As we celebrate International Women's Day, it's essential to address a critical health concern affecting millions of women worldwide: Obesity. Despite its prevalence, obesity remains a complex and often misunderstood issue. In this article, I'll delve into the facts, risks, and management strategies for obesity in women.

Virtue From Compulsion

Madhavankutty Pillai

A report lauding Indian food consumption misses the point

Slim Chance

Lhendup G Bhutia

India too catches up with the demand for miracle drugs for weight loss. Doctors advise caution

The Risks and Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

Dr Ambrish Mithal

A weighty question

Mumbai Notebook

Anil Dharker

The media frenzy over a bariatric surgery

Daulatram Jogawat: Burden of Life

Omkar Khandekar

Omkar Khandekar meets the transformed policeman at his village in Madhya Pradesh

Fat and Furious

Sonali Acharjee

Activist Lindy West speaks out against a culture where bigness is seen as a moral failing

The Fit Community of Fat Eaters

Madhavankutty Pillai

The Indian environment militates against a Low Carbohydrate High Fat lifestyle but a small number of adherents still find it worthwhile

Body Shaming: Figuratively Speaking

Shreya Sethuraman

The battle against body shaming

The plus side of obesity

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If you are overweight as a middle-ager, you are less likely to get old-age dementia

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