Childhood obesity has risen to “alarming” levels, academics have said as they called for action to prevent unhealthy lifestyles setting in among babies and toddlers. Experts said that a child’s ...

Insurance companies should not drag their feet. They must take meaningful steps to ensure that obesity treatment is easily ...

Urban areas are particularly affected, with the prevalence reaching 26.8 per cent, compared to 18.3 per cent in rural regions. In major cities, the numbers are even more alarming: over 50 per cent of ...

Few achievements eluded Pau Gasol throughout his impressive 20-year professional career, filled with success in the ACB, the ...

A recent study from the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) shows that 4 out of 10 Filipino adults are now living ...

Children should also avoid refined carbohydrates such as maida, which increases calorie intake and can later lead to obesity. Taking sugar in limitation is very important as it directly affects ...

Mumbai, Rising obesity in children is a matter of grave concern and efforts are being intensified to prevent it, Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar said on Friday. Parents must take the ...

Childhood obesity epidemic in India: Unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, genetics contribute. Prevention through education, policy changes essential.

There is an increased focus in public discourse on growing obesity among adolescents. The seventh edition of Poshan Pakhwada, held last month, focused on childhood and adolescent obesity alongside ...

What Causes Childhood Obesity? 1. Poor Diet: Diets high in processed foods, sugary beverages, fast food, and low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains contribute to excessive calorie intake and poor ...

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