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WHO says medicines, surgery not first-line treatment for childhood obesityThe World Health Organization has released guidelines on treating obesity among children and adolescents. It emphasizes structured diets, p...- BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
- Murukkus show that extruded foods can be healthy and deliciousMurukkus are not just a popular Indian snack; they symbolize the culinary elegance integral to Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. Crafted into d...
- Widening waistline: India's big, fat obesity hotspots may not be just the biggest cities anymoreIndia sees a significant rise in overweight and obese populations recently. Rural areas show a particularly sharp increase in these health ...
- Make junk food costlier, tighten school canteen rules: Five steps ICMR suggests to curb childhood obesityIndia faces a significant childhood obesity crisis with 41 million affected children. New government policies aim to curb unhealthy food ma...
- 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 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...
- India’s public health challenge: The growing burden of diabetes, obesity and heart diseaseIndia faces a rapidly growing health crisis involving interconnected diabetes, obesity, and heart disease, affecting all age groups. South ...
- 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 ...
- Can genetics predict obesity? New study may help spot risk in kids before it is too lateA new study introduces ancestry-specific polygenic risk scores that double the effectiveness of predicting adult obesity risk compared to c...
- From anti-vaccine advocacy to raw milk, many of RFK Jr.'s views fall outside mainstreamRobert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as the nation's top health official is contentious due to his controversial stances on vaccines and ra...
- Sugary drinks or sugar substitutes: Which may cause less weight gain, according to Harvard researchersHarvard researchers found that children and adolescents who consume beverages with non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) like saccharin and aspar...
- Childhood obesity can lead to health complications in adulthoodFrom diabetes to infertility and cardiovascular problems, childhood obesity can lead to many health scares.
- Unhealthy lifestyle of mothers can make their children obeseChildren of mothers who follow a healthy lifestyle have a lower risk of developing obesity and other disorders.
- Avoid drinking coffee during pregnancy: It may up risk of obesity in childrenEvery mother-to-be must restrict the recommended maximum of three cups of coffee per day.
- Maharashtra government bans junk food in school canteens, cites obesity fearsCBSE also suggested that a school canteen management committee (SCMC) should take charge of menu preparation. It wants 7-10 panel members t...
- 22% of Indian kids are obese, face health risks: WHOObesity at a young age can cause high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis in adulthood.
- Health activists call to widen 'health tax' net, ask govt to tax sugar-sweetened beveragesMany public health activists have sought a steep hike in tax on sugar-sweetened beverages. They claim taxing the beverages—as has been done...
- AIIMS study finds 4 per cent of Delhi kids have high BPA new AIIMS study on 10,000 Delhi schoolchildren has found that 3-4% of them suffered from hypertension.
- Crash dieting doesn’t help; walk your way to a healthy physiqueThe scenario is fast changing in India with obesity emerging as a major lifestyle threat.
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