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    Childhood Obesity News

    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)
    Lifestyle
    Published 26 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.
    Lifestyle
    Published 40 days ago

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

    Know what health implications early periods may have.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 101 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.
    Lifestyle
    Published 131 days ago

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

    Fatty liver cases are rising in children too.
    Lifestyle
    Published 138 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)
    Cities
    Published 142 days ago

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

    Obesity (Representational image)
    Ht Insight
    Published 170 days ago

    Obesity by algorithm: How delivery apps are rewriting childhood

    Delivery App (Shutterstock)
    Ht Insight
    Updated 171 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)
    Lifestyle
    Published 172 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
    India News
    Published 206 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.
    Lifestyle
    Published 207 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)
    Editorials
    Updated 228 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.
    Lifestyle
    Published 268 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.
    Lifestyle
    Published 276 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.
    Lifestyle
    Published 295 days ago

    Bengaluru cardiologist explains 2 categories of heart problems in childhood

    Children also suffer from heart issues.
    Lifestyle
    Published 305 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.
    Lifestyle
    Published 310 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
    Ht Insight
    Published 324 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)
    Opinion
    Published 329 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.
    Lifestyle
    Published 338 days ago

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

    Obesity is no longer a problem of the rich. (AFP)
    India News
    Updated 342 days ago

    A world map of childhood obesity

    One-fifth of children aged 5-19 are overweight; of them, half are obese.
    Lifestyle
    Published 347 days ago

    Is childhood obesity inherited? Paediatrician reveals if genes really matter

    More children under the age of 13 are obese now.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 348 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)
    Editorials
    Published 381 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)
    Cities
    Published 401 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)
    Cities
    Published 407 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.
    Lifestyle
    Published 466 days ago

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

    Childhood obesity can affect cognitive development in the early years.
    Lifestyle
    Published 479 days ago

    Building strong foundations: Nutrition and NEP 2020

    Education
    Ht Insight
    Updated 485 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.
    World News
    Updated 505 days ago
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