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From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child healthChildhood obesity is rapidly increasing in developing nations, creating a significant health challenge. This epidemic is now outpacing unde...- Junk out, khichdi in: ‘Healthy’ food made mandatory in Maharashtra govt officesMaharashtra government mandates healthier food in all state canteens and official events. The directive promotes millet khichdi and sprouts...
- White House to announce new drug pricing deals with biotechs: ReportThe Trump administration is expected to announce voluntary drug-pricing agreements with midsize biotech companies, requiring discounts for ...
- Grip strength, gait may soon measure biological lifespan, says Dr Prateek SharmaGenes influence lifespan, but lifestyle and environment are crucial for longevity. Biological age will soon be measured by new indicators b...
- India wanted red flags on chip packets and soda. Big Food fought backIndia’s food regulator has dropped plans for colour-coded front-of-pack nutrition warnings after industry opposition, opting instead for si...
- 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 ...
- Are eggs good if you have fatty liver? Here’s what research saysEggs are a source of essential nutrients such as protein and choline, both of which can contribute positively to liver health. However, the...
- Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs and above every 6 monthsA parliamentary committee proposes mandatory kidney function tests for adults aged twenty and above. High-risk individuals will undergo ann...
- UK first in Europe to approve Eli Lilly oral weight loss drugBritain has become the first country in Europe to approve orforglipron, the oral weight loss and diabetes treatment developed by US company...
- Longevity science: Once considered useless in adults, this tiny organ can determine how long you liveScientists are rethinking the role of the thymus, a tiny organ behind the breastbone that was long considered largely useless in adults. A ...
- Meet Katie Stagliano: This 9-year-old South Carolina girl grew a 40-pound cabbage for a school project and inspired 100-plus youth-run gardensKatie Stagliano was nine years old when she grew a 40-pound cabbage for a school project in Summerville, South Carolina. Instead of discard...
- School Assembly News Headlines, August 6, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the daySchool Assembly News Headlines: The Lok Sabha in India has successfully passed a significant bill aimed at modernizing banking evidence law...
- 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...
- Sun Pharma gets SAHPRA approval for generic semaglutide injection in South Africa for type 2 diabetesSouth Africa's regulator approved Sun Pharma's generic semaglutide injection for diabetes. This approval allows marketing to supplement die...
- Crunch time for lifestyle diseases as govt plans fitness pushIndia's government is planning new incentives to combat rising lifestyle diseases. Subsidised gym memberships and employer wellness program...
- 92% of people will be affected by cancer at least once in their lifetime, says WHOCancer affects nearly everyone globally, with one in five developing the disease. The world recorded over twenty million new cases and ten ...
- It's better not to attend university in India: Saurabh Mukherjea on why it makes no sense to study after schoolIndian graduates face poor job prospects, with many earning less than skilled laborers. Experts suggest vocational training offers better f...
- Novo Nordisk launches once-weekly basal insulin 'Awiqli' in India as diabetes rates increaseNovo Nordisk has launched Awiqli, a new weekly basal insulin injection, in India. This innovative drug offers a once-weekly alternative to ...
- If you are sitting for over 30 mins at work: A new study warns this everyday office habit increases cancer risk; advises light movement for one hour a dayCancer risk of sitting too long: A study of over 91,000 UK Biobank participants has found that each additional hour of prolonged, uninterru...
- Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan asks food cos to focus on making quality productsUnion Minister Chirag Paswan underscored the potential within India's food processing industry, encouraging businesses to focus on quality ...
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