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From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child health- One of Britain’s longest-living doctors died at 108. One good habit he followed all his life can add 31 years to yours, even if you start at 50, says Harvard University
- Gurgaon online cab scam: Man says driver claimed Rs510 fare while his app showed Rs290
- 'Put food warning labels on the front': Supreme Court asks Centre to match international food safety standards as obesity is rising among childrenThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider front-of-pack warning labels on junk food amid rising obesity among children. The bench ...27 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- 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...26 Aug, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
- H1N1 cases are rising but no sign of new or more dangerous strain; experts urge caution, not panicH1N1 influenza cases are rising in Delhi and North India currently. Experts advise precautions for high-risk individuals and children. Ther...24 Aug, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
- 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 ...19 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
- 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...07 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- Psychology says people who manage to keep patience delaying instant gratification often lead healthy, productive and successful lifeMarshmallow Experiment explored children's ability to delay gratification. Children who waited for a second marshmallow showed better life ...25 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- 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...24 Jul, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- 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 ...10 Jul, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
- Energy drinks or sports drinks? : Top neurologist explains the key difference you’re missing and how it affecrs your bodyHyderabad neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar clarifies that energy drinks primarily offer caffeine and sugar, not true energy for workouts. He em...03 Jul, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
- UP govt issues heatwave safety protocol for schoolsUttar Pradesh schools are now equipped to combat heatwaves with the 'Teachers' Guideline-2026'. Teachers will educate students on heat prot...28 Jun, 2026, 07.10 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
- 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
- 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
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