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Britain, US are rewriting junk food policyBritain and the US are taking decisive action against unhealthy food marketing. Britain banned unhealthy food ads on TV before 9 pm and onl...
Apollo doctor warns about the silent epidemic affecting IndiaChildhood obesity is a growing public health crisis in India, particularly in urban areas, with rising numbers often going unnoticed by fam...
High BP at 7, heart problem in 50s? Ignoring your child’s blood pressure could trigger deadly heart risks; Experts explain what to doNew research shows high blood pressure in young children may lead to heart problems later in life. The study highlights the need for early ...
Report warns lifestyle diseases epidemic among Indians, calls for preventive healthcareApollo Hospitals' report reveals a 'silent epidemic' of lifestyle diseases in India, urging a shift from symptom-based treatment to prevent...
Nearly 44 crore Indians will likely be obese by 2050: PM Modi sounds alarm over obesity report; calls it 'dangerous'Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted rising obesity rates in India and urged citizens to reduce cooking oil consumption. A Lancet repor...
Lose weight now! India's economy paying the price for your beer bellyChina, India, and the US will face significant health and economic challenges by 2050, with over 3.8 billion adults projected to be overwei...
Is America dying sooner? Life expectancy to stall by 2050 due to obesity and drugsA recent study reveals that the US will see only minimal improvements in life expectancy by 2050, falling behind many high-income nations. ...
Americans are now the heaviest! CDC report uncovers the burdensome reality, women most affectedbesity rates in the U.S. remain high, with severe obesity particularly rising among women, according to new CDC research. The overall obesi...
Childhood obesity can lead to health complications in adulthoodFrom diabetes to infertility and cardiovascular problems, childhood obesity can lead to many health scares.
Broke bones in childhood? It could double the risk of fracture and osteoporosis as an adultA history of prior fracture is one of the strongest predictors of future fractures.
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%.
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 ...
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.
Parents, watch what you feed! India has the highest number of world’s obese kids, after ChinaGlobally, over two billion children and adults suffer from health problems related to being overweight or obese.
India has second highest obese children in world: StudyThe findings represent "a growing and disturbing global public health crisis," according to a study published in The New England Journal of...
- 268 million kids to be overweight globally by 2025: Study
London, Oct 9 (IANS) In an indication that no policy interventions have proven very effective at changing current obesity trends, researche...
Passive smoking may make kids obeseExposure to second-hand smoking may make children obese and amplify their risk of cardiovascular disease.
One in three people malnourished globally: IFPRIThe strategies or policy interventions available to resolve malnutrition are not being implemented due to lack of money, skills, or politic...
India has third-highest number of obese people: StudyAccording to the study, a total of 56 per 1000 children die before their 5th birthday, and 47.9 percent of children under the age of five a...
- Drinking tea can help shed weight: Chinese scientists
Chinese scientists have claimed that drinking tea, especially Oolong variety, can help people shed weight.