Health trends in 2025: The science, the spending and the shift in mindset

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In 2025, Indians went beyond chasing weight loss or wellness hacks to renegotiate their relationships with food, medicine and their own bodies.

According to India Today, health trends in 2025 focused on GLP-1 therapies, Mounjaro, Wegovy, chronic inflammation, longevity, gut health, food testing, FSSAI, and wellness trends. The year highlighted advancements in science, increased spending, and shifts in mindset. Indians moved past mere weight loss or wellness hacks, instead renegotiating their relationships with food, medicine, and bodies. The article was published on December 31, 2025.

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