Want to avoid early-onset cancer? 'Cook at home' advises oncologistContrary to popular belief, cancer affects individuals of all ages, not just the elderly. Dr. Jain emphasizes the importance of lifestyle c...
26 Sep, 2025, 05.05 PM IST
Munching potato chips daily may raise risks of diabetes, hypertension, and even cancer, warns new study. Suggests healthier alternativesA new study in The BMJ warns that frequent consumption of fried potato products like French fries and chips can significantly increase the ...
20 Sep, 2025, 08.15 PM IST
How India's expanding waistline is shrinking its economyIndia faces a looming economic crisis due to rising obesity rates. The issue threatens to increase the nation's economic burden from $28.95...
26 Feb, 2025, 01.02 PM IST
View: Ensure we look before you eatJoseph Stiglitz's book highlights the negative impact of corporate freedom on public health, especially in India. With rising obesity and d...
04 Aug, 2024, 11.11 PM IST
Your go-to snack could pose hidden health risksA 30-year study published in British Medical Journal highlights the risks associated with high intake of ultra-processed foods, linking it ...
20 May, 2024, 09.44 PM IST
Ebbw Vale: The UK's 'Fattest Town' battling obesity and fast food deliveriesEbbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, Southeast Wales, is facing startling levels of obesity with reports of takeaways delivered to homes "three time...
07 Nov, 2023, 12.37 AM IST
Consumption of chips, chocolates and cold drink could increase depression, sadness: StudyA global study conducted by Sapiens Labs found a strong correlation between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and a decline i...
03 Oct, 2023, 01.27 PM IST
Go tough on junk food, consumer front urges governmentA coalition of consumer groups, along with public health advocates, lawyers, and doctors, has urged the Indian government to take action ag...
23 Sep, 2023, 07.19 AM IST
43 lakh children in anganwadi centres identified as obese or overweight: Official dataAround six percent of children aged 0-5 in India were identified as obese or overweight, according to official data collected from anganwad...
17 Sep, 2023, 05.30 PM IST
Love for pizzas & doughnuts is hurting your brain. Replace fried food with baked items, keep nuts & berries handy for snackingLast month, a University of South Australia study revealed that eating fatty meals can damage cognitive function.
18 Aug, 2022, 01.41 PM IST
Want to keep your kidney safe? Consume less saltKidney failure is among the top five major causes of death in India.
09 Apr, 2018, 07.34 PM IST
Pepsi to reduce sugar content in juices and carbonated drinks in India by 2025As part of the initiative, the company will introduce smaller sizes and bring zero-calorie drinks to India.
18 Oct, 2016, 12.54 AM IST
Pizzas, burgers may soon be booted out of school canteensThe food regulator had issued draft guidelines on wholesome and nutritious food availability in schools to control junk food consumption am...
23 Aug, 2016, 10.33 AM IST
India should limit foreign investment in junk foodPepsiCo’s announcement on investing another $5.5 billion in India by 2020 does not bode well for India’s long- term public health.
30 Nov, 2013, 05.48 AM IST
Now, consumers junk Centre for Science and Environment reportAnalysts say it is natural for consumers to ignore CSE's warning because they know what they are getting into when they consume fast food.
03 Apr, 2012, 08.44 AM IST
PepsiCo, KFC, McDonald's, Nestle's Maggi get junk rating for misleading consumersThe CSE accused PepsiCo, Nestle, McDonald's, Haldiram and KFC of misleading the public through wrong claims and insufficient labeling.
31 Mar, 2012, 06.50 AM IST
Why healthy snacks, diet cola struggleWhat is tasty is not always healthy and vice-versa. Food companies are constantly trying to bring the two together, but success has been el...
07 Sep, 2011, 09.30 AM IST