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Can Maharashtra's School Junk Food Ban Reduce Childhood Obesity And Lifestyle Diseases?
- Thursday July 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Experts say Maharashtra's decision to ban junk food in schools is a positive step towards reducing childhood obesity and lifestyle diseases.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Screen Time, Gaming And Smartphones: Are They Fuelling India's Child Obesity Crisis?
- Tuesday June 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Kona Lakshmi Kumari
With digital devices now an integral part of education, entertainment and social interaction, many children are spending several hours each day in front of screens. This shift in lifestyle may be one of the major contributors to the rise in childhood obesity.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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What NFHS-6 Reveals About India's Future Diabetes Risk Starting In Childhood
- Saturday June 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr G Krishna Mohan Reddy
Diabetes is thought of as an adult disease, but the risk factors that lead to diabetes often start much earlier in life.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Screen Time And Junk Food: Key Factors In Childhood Obesity Every Parent Should Know
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
By addressing the influences of screen time and junk food, and by implementing healthy habits, parents can help combat childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle for their children.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Screen Time And Junk Food: Key Factors In Childhood Obesity Every Parent Should Know
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
By addressing the influences of screen time and junk food, and by implementing healthy habits, parents can help combat childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle for their children.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Managing Parental Stress May Protect Children From Obesity, Finds Yale Study
- Tuesday March 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
A recent study says that parental stress can lead to childhood obesity. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study says that lowering parental stress may help reduce the risk of obesity in young children.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Managing Parental Stress May Protect Children From Obesity, Finds Yale Study
- Tuesday March 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
A recent study says that parental stress can lead to childhood obesity. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study says that lowering parental stress may help reduce the risk of obesity in young children.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A new study in Nature Communications shows that body weight at age ten and growth patterns through adolescence are strongly linked to future risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A new study in Nature Communications shows that body weight at age ten and growth patterns through adolescence are strongly linked to future risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Can Maharashtra's School Junk Food Ban Reduce Childhood Obesity And Lifestyle Diseases?
- Thursday July 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Experts say Maharashtra's decision to ban junk food in schools is a positive step towards reducing childhood obesity and lifestyle diseases.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Screen Time, Gaming And Smartphones: Are They Fuelling India's Child Obesity Crisis?
- Tuesday June 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Kona Lakshmi Kumari
With digital devices now an integral part of education, entertainment and social interaction, many children are spending several hours each day in front of screens. This shift in lifestyle may be one of the major contributors to the rise in childhood obesity.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
What NFHS-6 Reveals About India's Future Diabetes Risk Starting In Childhood
- Saturday June 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr G Krishna Mohan Reddy
Diabetes is thought of as an adult disease, but the risk factors that lead to diabetes often start much earlier in life.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develop serious conditions.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Screen Time And Junk Food: Key Factors In Childhood Obesity Every Parent Should Know
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
By addressing the influences of screen time and junk food, and by implementing healthy habits, parents can help combat childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle for their children.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Screen Time And Junk Food: Key Factors In Childhood Obesity Every Parent Should Know
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
By addressing the influences of screen time and junk food, and by implementing healthy habits, parents can help combat childhood obesity and promote a healthier lifestyle for their children.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Managing Parental Stress May Protect Children From Obesity, Finds Yale Study
- Tuesday March 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
A recent study says that parental stress can lead to childhood obesity. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study says that lowering parental stress may help reduce the risk of obesity in young children.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Managing Parental Stress May Protect Children From Obesity, Finds Yale Study
- Tuesday March 10, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
A recent study says that parental stress can lead to childhood obesity. Published in the journal Pediatrics, the study says that lowering parental stress may help reduce the risk of obesity in young children.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A study of Kolkata schools has found that one in eight adolescents aged 12-16 is obese, highlighting a growing childhood obesity crisis.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A new study in Nature Communications shows that body weight at age ten and growth patterns through adolescence are strongly linked to future risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
A new study in Nature Communications shows that body weight at age ten and growth patterns through adolescence are strongly linked to future risks of diabetes, high cholesterol, and heart disease.
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www.ndtv.com/health