Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency saysA powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impa...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
In 2023, researchers in a West African nation tried to discover which pizza do lizards prefer and won an Ig Nobel Prize for its discoveryA curious study in Togo unveiled rainbow lizards choosing four-cheese pizza instead of their usual insect diet. Observations made near a so...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
US and Canada Heart Health Alert: Top experts say this one breakfast nutrient in cereal may help lower heart disease riskMillions of people in the US and Canada eat cereal for breakfast, but experts say the choice may matter for heart health. Fiber, whole grai...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Afghanistan's malnutrition crisis 'spinning out of control': UNChild malnutrition reaches critical levels in Afghanistan as aid is drastically cut. Many acutely malnourished children are being turned aw...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
ICAR genome breakthrough opens door to improved pigeonpea varietiesThe newly developed T2T genome sequence contains 752.65 million base pairs of DNA assembled into 92 contigs, providing a complete represent...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
UFlex commissions first overseas WPP bags plant in MexicoThe plant is equipped with advanced European machinery and adheres to high sustainability standards. It will serve the growing demand for p...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
From Cancer to Diabetes: Studies reveal these food preservatives may be linked to serious health problemsTwo large French studies suggest some common food preservatives may be linked to a higher risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes. However, rese...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
British pop star Adele lost 45 kilos in just three years without crash diets. Her diet can help you lose 3 kilos in just seven days. Here's howBritish pop icon Adele, best known for chartbuster songs such as Rolling In The Deep, Skyfall, Easy On Me, etc, surprised her fans with a d...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Losing weight fast on GLP-1 drugs? Your hair could be the next thing to goDermatologists report increased hair loss among GLP-1 drug users experiencing rapid weight reduction. This side effect, often telogen efflu...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Alia Bhatt's co-star reveals the diet which made him lose 18 kilos in just 28 days: 'There's nothing better...'In a 2025 interview, actor Randeep Hooda opened up on the drastic diet he followed to lose a staggering 18 kgs in just 28 days for the 2016...
01 Aug, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Arboreal Bioinnovations raises Rs 230 crore led by Edelweiss’s EAAA, OmnivoreSpecialty food ingredient startup Arboreal Bioinnovations has raised Rs 230 crore in a Series A funding round. This capital will fuel manuf...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Psychology says people who drink freshly squeezed orange juice instead of packaged ones may be focusing on health halo effectPsychology suggests that preferring freshly squeezed orange juice over packaged juice has less to do with personality and more to do with p...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
No chips, cola for kids: Maharashtra FDA bans sale of junk food within 50 metres of schoolsMaharashtra FDA banned unhealthy food sales within fifty meters of schools. This strict order applies to all government and private educati...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Quote of the day by Zohran Mamdani, 'There is no life without food' teaches powerful message about universal need that connects every person regardless of nationality, language, religion, background, offers advice to improve overall quality of lifeQuote of the day by Zohran Mamdani is far more than a statement about survival. It is a reminder that food supports health, education, econ...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Not probiotics or yoghurt: Harvard-trained gastroenterologist reveals 5 underrated foods for better gut health, digestion and metabolismDigestive issues affect millions, but experts highlight everyday food choices for gut health. Chia seeds offer fibre and omega-3s, supporti...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Need for balanced regulatory system to promote use of bio-tech in farm sector: ICAR DGAccording to a statement by the Agriculture Ministry on Sunday, Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), in collaboration wit...
27 Jul, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
FSSAI must finalise, notify front-of-pack nutrition labelling norms in a time-bound manner: Parliamentary PanelA parliamentary panel has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to finalise Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOP...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.48 PM IST