Brides hooked to weight-loss drugs; chemical-infused mango fear deepens

This special edition of Health 360 highlights several pressing medical and lifestyle concerns, starting with the alarming trend of brides using diabetes medications for rapid cosmetic weight loss before their weddings. Medical professionals warn against this unsupervised use due to potential side effects and rebound weight gain. The show also investigates the health hazards of artificially ripened mangoes following a major seizure in Hyderabad, explaining how banned chemicals like calcium carbide cause severe digestive issues. Additionally, the bulletin addresses the growing problem of overmedication among senior citizens, emphasising the need for careful prescription management to prevent dangerous drug interactions. Furthermore, new guidelines from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences caution against the unverified use of over-the-counter eye drops containing high concentrations of sodium hyaluronate, which can exacerbate eye conditions. Finally, the episode explores why standard Western medical tests often fail to detect hidden heart disease risks in Indians, pointing to the unique Asian phenotype characterised by high visceral fat and insulin resistance despite normal body weight.