India makes gains in child, maternal health but nutrition challenges persist: SBI reportIndia's latest health survey reveals significant improvements in maternal care and child vaccination rates. Stunting among children has see...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Love instant popcorns, diet drinks? Celebrity nutritionist shares 5 common foods that may be quietly ruining your healthNutritionist Suman Agarwal highlights hidden health risks in everyday foods. She cautions against colas, bhujia, instant noodles, spice mix...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
PCOS renamed: Experts propose new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome for better care and awareness—here's what you need to knowGlobal health experts are proposing to rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). This cha...
12 May, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
One silent diet mistake causes generations to suffer from PCOS, fatty liver says fitness expert: 'Most Indian mother are accidentally destroying....'Indian mothers are the backbone of families, providing love and nourishment. However, generations have unknowingly faced nutritional gaps. ...
07 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
8 minutes saved today, health destroyed for 50 years: IITian shares shocking truth about modern parenting that harms kidsA Bengaluru-based IIT Kharagpur alumnus, Jagannath Das, has raised concerns about how everyday food habits at home are affecting children’s...
12 Apr, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
India ranks second globally for childhood obesity, 41 million children affected: ReportIn a troubling trend, India now ranks second in the world for childhood obesity, with millions of its young citizens facing overweight chal...
04 Mar, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
From kids to adults, no one is safe: UNICEF reveals alarming spike in obesity across India, & the urgent steps needed to fight itIndia, grappling with persistent undernutrition, now faces a surge in childhood obesity, surpassing underweight as the primary malnutrition...
11 Sep, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
More than 1 billion people worldwide are obese: LancetObesity rates among children and adolescents worldwide increased four times from 1990 to 2022. Among adults, the obesity rate more than dou...
29 Feb, 2024, 11.59 PM IST
Children with overweight grandparents more likely to struggle with obesity in the future: StudyNew research suggests the biology, environment and the food they share contributes to children's future health.
21 Jan, 2022, 07.01 PM IST
Sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits led to a spike in obesity cases in IndiaThe number of overweight children increased from 2.1% to 3.4%.
30 Nov, 2021, 08.59 AM IST
Obesity in kids: What is the ideal BMI for children?WHO said obesity in kids one of the most serious health challenges of the 21st century.
20 Aug, 2021, 12.00 PM IST
Pandemic effect: Healthcare experts warn of rise of obesity cases among childrenThe latest National Family Health Survey, which was conducted in 22 states in pre-pandemic times, presented a dire picture of nutrition of ...
21 Mar, 2021, 12.32 PM IST
Unhealthy diet, lack of physical activities lead to drastic rise in obesity among adults and kidsMen and women with BMI over or equal to 25.0 kg/m2 were counted as obese.
14 Dec, 2020, 10.19 AM IST
Is your kid obese? It could be the reason why doctors are misinterpreting blood test reports70% of the blood tests studied were affected due to the children's obesity.
18 Dec, 2019, 06.37 PM IST
Children with asthma are more likely to become obeseHowever, children who used asthma inhalers when they had an attack were 43 per cent less likely to become obese.
20 Jan, 2017, 03.32 PM IST
World Diabetes Day: Experts concerned over obesity & heart diseases among childrenIf current trends continue, by 2025, 268 mn children (age 5 years to 17.9 years) worldwide will suffer from excess bodyweight.
13 Nov, 2016, 11.29 AM IST