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childhood obesity news

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.
health
Published on Jul 14, 2026 10:01 am IST

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

Know what health implications early periods may have.
health
Updated on May 15, 2026 03:00 pm IST

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.
health
Published on Apr 15, 2026 11:59 am IST

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

Fatty liver cases are rising in children too.
health
Published on Apr 07, 2026 01:46 pm IST

Chronic pancreatitis cases rise among children in Gurugram

The pancreas is a gland behind the stomach that helps with digestion and blood sugar (HT)
gurugram news
Published on Apr 03, 2026 04:50 am IST

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

Obesity (Representational image)
public health
Published on Mar 06, 2026 04:06 pm IST

Obesity by algorithm: How delivery apps are rewriting childhood

Delivery App (Shutterstock)
public health
Updated on Mar 05, 2026 12:27 pm IST

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)
health
Published on Mar 05, 2026 08:59 am IST

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 on Jan 29, 2026 02:35 pm IST

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.
health
Published on Jan 29, 2026 11:59 am IST

Ads in focus to keep junk diet under check

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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 on Jan 07, 2026 01:08 pm IST

Bariatric surgeon shares 7 signs your child is gaining unhealthy weight

Encourage your children to stay in healthy weight category, as per BMI.
health
Published on Nov 29, 2025 12:00 pm IST

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.
health
Published on Nov 21, 2025 03:04 pm IST

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.
health
Published on Nov 02, 2025 11:59 am IST

Bengaluru cardiologist explains 2 categories of heart problems in childhood

Children also suffer from heart issues.
health
Published on Oct 22, 2025 06:00 pm IST

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.
health
Published on Oct 17, 2025 10:38 am IST

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
public health
Published on Oct 03, 2025 09:22 am IST

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 on Sept 28, 2025 01:01 pm IST

Paediatrician warns childhood obesity is fueling diabetes and heart disease risk

Rising childhood obesity in India linked to Western diet and sedentary lifestyles.
health
Published on Sept 19, 2025 07:33 pm IST

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

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Obesity is no longer a problem of the rich. (AFP)
india news
Updated on Sept 15, 2025 11:45 am IST

A world map of childhood obesity

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One-fifth of children aged 5-19 are overweight; of them, half are obese.
health
Published on Sept 10, 2025 04:00 pm IST

Is childhood obesity inherited? Paediatrician reveals if genes really matter

More children under the age of 13 are obese now.
health
Updated on Sept 09, 2025 01:33 pm IST

When fries turn out to be a hot potato

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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 on Aug 07, 2025 09:15 pm IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Jul 18, 2025 08:29 pm IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Jul 12, 2025 09:18 am IST

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.
health
Published on May 14, 2025 12:05 pm IST

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

Childhood obesity can affect cognitive development in the early years.
health
Published on May 01, 2025 07:44 pm IST

Building strong foundations: Nutrition and NEP 2020

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Education
public health
Updated on Apr 25, 2025 08:36 pm IST

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.
us news
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 05:47 am IST

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

Obesity is influenced by multiple factors.
lifestyle
Published on Mar 28, 2025 06:31 pm IST
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