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...
Quad-demic warning: As 4 diseases spread parallelly at the same time, here are top tips doctors are sharing to protect yourselfIn a recent development it has been known that numerous Public Health officials which includes renowned doctors as well have shared the bes...
Nestle shareholders oppose proposal to cut back on 'unhealthy' product salesNestle's shareholders meeting, held amidst controversy over its sugar content in infant milk, voted against a proposal to reduce sales of h...
Most pregnant women are deprived of vitamins vital for maternal health & fetus growth, finds new studyB vitamins, for example, are particularly important for many of our everyday functions - including energy levels, cell health and nerve fun...
Study finds dietary folate intake in lactating mothers linked with improved infant gut-healthFolate, a vitamin-B found in various foods, enhances the presence of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) in breastmilk.
Moms-to-be must have chickpeas, oats & blackberries daily: Low-fibre diet in pregnancy can slow baby's brain growthLow-fibre intake during pregnancy is linked to impaired brain development in infants, according to research from the University of Yamanash...
Nature or nurture? Neuroscientists explain how our taste buds are shaped by both genes and dietOur ability to sense sweetness, as well as other tastes, involves a delicate dance between our genetic makeup and the foods we encounter fr...
Equal infant mortality rate a win for Beti BachaoVariations among states persist though the direction is positive. In eight states, the IMR for girls is lower than for boys, while five sta...
Invest more in India's extremely youngIndia must continue to invest in reducing IMR. Improving healthcare delivery, ensuring support for pregnant women through regular check-ups...
Why you shouldn't give sugar to your kids before they turn 2 and tips to limit itExperts advise no added sugar for infants and little to no added sugar for children 12 to 24 months old.
Will new FSSAI rules undercut baby food law?Ostensibly to deal with three very rare medical conditions in infants, FSSAI decided to exempt several products from the IMS Act.
- Danone to double India business by 2020, lines up 10 new products
Company is currently present in nutrition and dairy segments in India. It started the the nutrition business in 2012 with the acquisition o...
To-be-mothers alert! Eating peanuts during infancy is safe for kidsAn important & reassuring finding was that peanut consumption did not affect the duration of breastfeeding, thus countering concerns.
Maneka Gandhi launches 'One Stop Centre' for women in ChhattisgarhBuilt at a cost of Rs 37.67 lakhs, the Centre will take care of physical and psychological well-being of women who are victims of various k...
Can peanut butter prevent peanut allergy?The study led by Professor Gideon Lack at Kings College London, is the first randomised trial to prevent food allergy in a large cohort of ...
- Maharashtra FDA takes Complan to court over 'tall' claim
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed a chargesheet in the Mazgaon metropolitan magistrate's court against health drin...