SNAP shake-up this week: New rules could change who qualifies—check before you lose outMore than 150,000 households face impact as SNAP benefits eligibility restrictions 2026 roll out with stricter rules this week. Florida has...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
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...
23 Jan, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Diabetes risk alert: Donald Trump admin issues diet guidelines, emphasizes red meat, whole milk, animal sources of protein but nutrition experts flag blood sugar issueDiabetes risk: Top nutrition experts question the protein push, saying Americans already consume more protein than they need, and there’s n...
20 Jan, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
Trump administration launches new dietary guidelines for Americans; Food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the topNew US dietary guidelines prioritize protein, whole foods, and healthy fats, while significantly reducing emphasis on highly processed item...
08 Jan, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Diabetes experts reveal the exact breakfast time that can transform your blood sugarDiabetes educators emphasize that the best time to eat breakfast is highly individualized, depending on factors like pre-meal blood sugar, ...
06 Dec, 2025, 02.05 AM IST
Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs should be first option obesity treatments, European doctors saySemaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo's Wegovy and Ozempic, and tirzepatide, sold as Zepbound and Mounjaro by Lilly, are so effective ...
02 Oct, 2025, 03.15 PM IST
Where am I and what to do next: A type 2 diabetes guideManaging type 2 diabetes involves monitoring key health markers like blood sugar, weight, heart health, and kidney function. Lifestyle chan...
29 Sep, 2025, 12.31 PM IST
WCD Ministry alerts states on risks of high edible oil consumptionThe Ministry of Women and Child Development is urging states to reduce edible oil consumption due to rising obesity rates, particularly amo...
17 Jul, 2025, 12.32 AM IST
56% of India's disease burden due to unhealthy diet: ICMR reportThe National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under the apex health research body said that healthy diets and physical activity can reduce a su...
28 May, 2024, 08.21 AM IST
Label claims on packaged food could be incorrect & incomplete: ICMRThe Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has cautioned that food labels on packaged items can often mislead consumers, urging them to ...
12 May, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
Adult and children weight gain related to 100% fruit juice intake, claims reportAccording to a new analysis, each day drinking a glass or more than 100 per cent of fruit juice was associated with adult and children's we...
19 Jan, 2024, 12.51 AM IST
Artificial sweeteners increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, type 2 diabetes, claims WHOWHO cautions the public not to rely too much on artificial sweeteners, as they don't really aid in weight loss and creates more health prob...
17 May, 2023, 10.15 AM IST
Amount of 'added sugar' in food & drinks has increased in past 10 yrs, desserts to blameNon-nutritive sweeteners are most commonly added to confectionery.
30 Jul, 2022, 06.59 PM IST
Amid rise in COVID cases, ICMR issues guidelines for management of type 1 diabetesThe guidelines have mentioned about the burden of diabetes increased among the young population in India, type 1 diabetes is commonest in c...
06 Jun, 2022, 05.29 PM IST
Add green unripe jackfruit flour to your daily meal plan, it may help control Type 2 diabetesThe study showed dropping blood glucose in 7 days of giving jackfruit flour meal.
16 Jun, 2021, 01.56 PM IST
Are you diabetic? Having almonds may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseasesAlmond consumption as part of a healthy diet may help improve glycemic and cardiovascular measures and lead to better health.
09 Feb, 2017, 12.21 PM IST
India must follow Brazil's example in battling ultra-processed foodThe Delhi high court wrestled with defining `junk food', following the PIL by the Delhi-based Uday Foundation to ban such food in schools.
20 Mar, 2015, 11.37 AM IST