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- PCOS renamed: Experts propose new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome for better care and awareness—here's what you need to know
- One silent diet mistake causes generations to suffer from PCOS, fatty liver says fitness expert: 'Most Indian mother are accidentally destroying....'Indian mothers are the backbone of families, providing love and nourishment. However, generations have unknowingly faced nutritional gaps. ...07 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
- 8 minutes saved today, health destroyed for 50 years: IITian shares shocking truth about modern parenting that harms kidsA Bengaluru-based IIT Kharagpur alumnus, Jagannath Das, has raised concerns about how everyday food habits at home are affecting children’s...12 Apr, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
- 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...04 Mar, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
- From kids to adults, no one is safe: UNICEF reveals alarming spike in obesity across India, & the urgent steps needed to fight itIndia, grappling with persistent undernutrition, now faces a surge in childhood obesity, surpassing underweight as the primary malnutrition...11 Sep, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
- Want to lose weight? PM Modi says doing this will help in reducing body weightPrime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside athletes Neeraj Chopra and Nikhat Zareen, addressed the disadvantages of obesity, advising a 10% re...23 Feb, 2025, 04.07 PM IST
- More than 1 billion people worldwide are obese: LancetObesity rates among children and adolescents worldwide increased four times from 1990 to 2022. Among adults, the obesity rate more than dou...29 Feb, 2024, 11.59 PM IST
- Children with overweight grandparents more likely to struggle with obesity in the future: StudyNew research suggests the biology, environment and the food they share contributes to children's future health.21 Jan, 2022, 07.01 PM IST
- Sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits led to a spike in obesity cases in IndiaThe number of overweight children increased from 2.1% to 3.4%.30 Nov, 2021, 08.59 AM IST
- Obesity in kids: What is the ideal BMI for children?WHO said obesity in kids one of the most serious health challenges of the 21st century.20 Aug, 2021, 12.00 PM IST
- Pandemic effect: Healthcare experts warn of rise of obesity cases among childrenThe latest National Family Health Survey, which was conducted in 22 states in pre-pandemic times, presented a dire picture of nutrition of ...21 Mar, 2021, 12.32 PM IST
- Unhealthy diet, lack of physical activities lead to drastic rise in obesity among adults and kidsMen and women with BMI over or equal to 25.0 kg/m2 were counted as obese.14 Dec, 2020, 10.19 AM IST
- Is your kid obese? It could be the reason why doctors are misinterpreting blood test reports70% of the blood tests studied were affected due to the children's obesity.18 Dec, 2019, 06.37 PM IST
- Parents, watch what you feed! India has the highest number of world’s obese kids, after ChinaGlobally, over two billion children and adults suffer from health problems related to being overweight or obese.13 Jun, 2017, 06.30 PM IST
- India has second highest obese children in world: StudyThe findings represent "a growing and disturbing global public health crisis," according to a study published in The New England Journal of...13 Jun, 2017, 05.46 PM IST
- Children with asthma are more likely to become obeseHowever, children who used asthma inhalers when they had an attack were 43 per cent less likely to become obese.20 Jan, 2017, 03.32 PM IST
- World Diabetes Day: Experts concerned over obesity & heart diseases among childrenIf current trends continue, by 2025, 268 mn children (age 5 years to 17.9 years) worldwide will suffer from excess bodyweight.13 Nov, 2016, 11.29 AM IST
- Parents unable to recognise if child is overweightThe study found that parents are additionally more likely to underestimate their child's weight if they are Black or south Asian.30 Mar, 2015, 04.30 PM IST
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