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Childhood Obesity News

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

Know what health implications early periods may have.

Updated 60 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 90 days ago

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

Fatty liver cases are rising in children too.

Published 97 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 102 days ago

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

Obesity (Representational image)

Published 129 days ago

Obesity by algorithm: How delivery apps are rewriting childhood

Delivery App (Shutterstock)

Updated 130 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 131 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 165 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 166 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 187 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 227 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 235 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 254 days ago

Bengaluru cardiologist explains 2 categories of heart problems in childhood

Children also suffer from heart issues.

Published 264 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 269 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 283 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 288 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 297 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 301 days ago

A world map of childhood obesity

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

Published 306 days ago

Is childhood obesity inherited? Paediatrician reveals if genes really matter

More children under the age of 13 are obese now.

Updated 307 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 340 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 360 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 366 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 425 days ago

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

Childhood obesity can affect cognitive development in the early years.

Published 438 days ago

Building strong foundations: Nutrition and NEP 2020

Education

Updated 444 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 465 days ago

Fighting obesity: Surgeon shares factors that lead to unhealthy weight gain

Obesity is influenced by multiple factors.

Published 472 days ago

Centre advises states to reduce usage of cooking oil by 10% in school meals

PM POSHAN (formerly known as mid-day meal scheme) is a flagship rights-based scheme aimed at providing nutritious meals to students enrolled in Bal-Vatika and Classes I-VIII in government and government-aided schools. (Representational image)

Published 484 days ago

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