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The ‘$18 trillion’ health crisis nobody is treating like an emergency: WHO warns

More than one in eight people globally live with obesity, a chronic disease driving millions of deaths and threatening to drain trillions of dollars from the world economy, as per World Health Organisation. (Freepik)

Published 6 days ago

Are French fries worse than cigarettes? Oncologist Dr Vartika Vishwani explains

Dr Vartika Vishwani dropped a truth bomb for parents: fast-food fries might actually be more dangerous than a cigarette.

Published 20 days ago

Girls entering puberty earlier? Why periods may begin before age 10

Know what health implications early periods may have.

Updated 80 days ago

Mumbai surgeon warns about the dangers of kids eating while staring at a screen

If your child cannot eat without having a screen in front, it may lead to serious health concerns later.

Published 111 days ago

World Health Day: Hepatologist warns about rise of fatty liver in children

Fatty liver cases are rising in children too.

Published 118 days ago

Chronic pancreatitis cases rise among children in Gurugram

The pancreas is a gland behind the stomach that helps with digestion and blood sugar (HT)

Published 122 days ago

Need for proactive prevention model for India’s diabetes and obesity crisis

Obesity (Representational image)

Published 150 days ago

Obesity by algorithm: How delivery apps are rewriting childhood

Delivery App (Shutterstock)

Updated 151 days ago

India ranks 2nd globally in childhood obesity, second only to China

India's childhood obesity crisis demands immediate attention, as the consequences of obesity can lead to severe health issues, including fatty liver disease, high triglycerides, and hypertension. (Freepik)

Published 152 days ago

Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pm: Eco Survey

Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pm: Eco Survey

Published 186 days ago

Pune hepatologist warns of growing fatty liver risk in obese children and teens

Childhood obesity crisis leads to increased fatty liver disease diagnoses in kids.

Published 187 days ago

Ads in focus to keep junk diet under check

While India’s food regulator has pushed for more direct and accessible labelling of nutritional value and ingredients of packaged foods, the government should consider more active interventions like the UK to induce healthy choices among the young. (HT Archive)

Updated 208 days ago

Bariatric surgeon shares 7 signs your child is gaining unhealthy weight

Encourage your children to stay in healthy weight category, as per BMI.

Published 248 days ago

5 foods parents should add to children's diet for stable blood sugar levels

Oatmeal is one of the healthy options that balances blood sugar levels.

Published 255 days ago

Chennai nutritionist reveals what obese children need to eat to reduce weight

Obese or overweight children's diets need to be altered and made more nutritionally rich.

Published 275 days ago

Bengaluru cardiologist explains 2 categories of heart problems in childhood

Children also suffer from heart issues.

Published 285 days ago

Fortis gastroenterologist warns your daily fruit juice is actually 'sugar syrup’

Dr. Vatsya warns that fruit juices may pose health risks, including obesity and diabetes.

Published 290 days ago

Link between obesity and early-onset Type 2 diabetes

A drop of blood is drawn to measure glucose levels and screen for diabetes during a health clinic

Published 304 days ago

Are we the most health-conscious unhealthy generation?

Gen Z uses wellness apps, tracks sleep, exercises more sometimes, is more open about mental health, and seeks therapeutic help (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published 309 days ago

Paediatrician warns childhood obesity is fueling diabetes and heart disease risk

Rising childhood obesity in India linked to Western diet and sedentary lifestyles.

Published 317 days ago

Ecostani: Time for action as UNICEF flags alarming rise in child obesity

Obesity is no longer a problem of the rich. (AFP)

Updated 322 days ago

A world map of childhood obesity

One-fifth of children aged 5-19 are overweight; of them, half are obese.

Published 327 days ago

Is childhood obesity inherited? Paediatrician reveals if genes really matter

More children under the age of 13 are obese now.

Updated 328 days ago

When fries turn out to be a hot potato

Childhood obesity — with strong links to T2D in later years — is on the rise in the country, as consumption of fried potato-based snacks has boomed over the past few decades. (HT Photo)

Published 360 days ago

After ‘sugar boards’, ‘oil boards’ in CBSE schools to tackle obesity

This move is in continuation with CBSE’s earlier circular on ‘sugar boards’. (For representation)

Published 380 days ago

Edu board directs all Maha schools to set up ‘sugar boards’ to curb childhood obesity, diabetes

Ratnagiri, INDIA - February 20, 2010: One male teacher teaching in a rural school of India. The school is located in a village called Peve Khare Kound in Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra State. (Getty Images)

Published 387 days ago

Is your child overweight? It can be early warning sign of heart disease: Study

Patterns of central obesity in children that are set in birth can trigger metabolic dysfunction in the early years of life.

Published 446 days ago

Can obesity weigh down intelligence? Doctor explains brain and body link

Childhood obesity can affect cognitive development in the early years.

Published 458 days ago

Building strong foundations: Nutrition and NEP 2020

Education

Updated 465 days ago

Trump rejects Biden's proposal for Medicare coverage of obesity drugs

Biden's proposal would have included coverage for all state and federally funded Medicaid programmes for people with low incomes, costing taxpayers as much as $35 billion over next decade.

Updated 485 days ago

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