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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...- 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...
- Economic Survey flags ultra-processed foods, rising obesity as threat to productivityIndia faces a growing threat to productivity. The Economic Survey highlights the rapid rise of ultra-processed foods and increasing obesity...
- Crores of children at risk from the food you are feeding them, Economic Survey 2026 warnsEconomic Survey 2026: India's Economic Survey 2026 flags a major health crisis: rising obesity. Unhealthy diets, ultra-processed foods, and...
- Economic Survey 2026: Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pmIndia faces a growing challenge with ultra-processed foods. The Economic Survey highlights rising obesity, especially in children. It propo...
- Govt to release nutrient guidelines for all age groups soonThe government in India will soon release nutrient guidelines. These guidelines will cover all age groups. They will specify minimum requir...
- For Nestle, how babies in India are different from Europe when it comes to sugarAdded sugar in baby food products sold in India and Thailand, but not in Germany and UK? A recent report by a Swiss investigative organisat...
- Nestle may face strict action by Indian food regulator if found guilty in sugar controversy; brand issues clarificationNestle adds sugar to infant milk sold in less affluent nations including India but not in its primary markets like Europe or the UK, report...
- Nestle adds sugar to baby cereal sold in India but not in Europe & UK, study revealsNestle admitted adding sugar to infant milk in some nations but not in Europe. In the lucrative Indian market, exceeding $250 million in sa...
- Childhood obesity can lead to health complications in adulthoodFrom diabetes to infertility and cardiovascular problems, childhood obesity can lead to many health scares.
- Infant obesity risks can be mitigated through good night's sleep: StudyNew research suggests that newborns who sleep longer and wake up less throughout the night are less likely to be overweight in infancy.
- Mom's weight during pregnancy can affect IQ and physical health of sons, no impact on girlsThe researchers clarified that the findings aren't meant to shame or scare anyone.
- Is your child gaining more weight? Blame the poor sleep scheduleBeing overweight can lead to cardiovascular disease and type-2-diabetes in children.
- Leptin: Your brain's superhero that keeps you full and controls weight lossLeptin, commonly known as the 'satiety hormone', is released by the fat cells, stomach, muscles and various other cells in the body.
- 268 million kids to be overweight globally by 2025: StudyLondon, Oct 9 (IANS) In an indication that no policy interventions have proven very effective at changing current obesity trends, researche...
- Government appointed panel recommends ban on junk food sale near schoolsA government-appointed committee has suggested a slew of measures including ban on sale of junk food in and around schools.
- New study questions role of breast milk in obesity preventionResearchers from the Cincinnati Children's Medical Center reviewed more than 80 relevant breastfeeding studies that were conducted over a p...
- In next 15 years, lives of poor will improve faster than ever: Melinda & Bill Gates"The rich world will keep getting exciting new advances too, but the improvements in the lives of the poor will be far more fundamental," t...
- Government mulling special 'days' for diseases to spread awareness"We will use such occasions to communicate with citizens on how to deal with that disease at the prevention and curative levels."
- Kids pop heartburn drugsThe number of young children on prescription drugs for heartburn and other digestive problems jumped about 56% in recent years.
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