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1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
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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World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
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Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
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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Rethink The Family Pantry: Expert Shares Healthy Swaps To Combat Childhood Obesity
Ms. Kiran Dalal, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad shares how mindful changes to your family pantry can prevent obesity.
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10 Doctor-Recommended Ways To Protect Your Child From Obesity
Dr. Roohi Muhammad Yunus Khan, Senior Consultant Paediatrics, Fortis Vasant Kunj shares small steps you can take today for your child's healthy future.
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As Kidney Damage Rises Among Children, Experts Explain What Parents Must Know
Experts have said that kidney damage can begin silently in childhood and progress if the exposure is sustained.
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World Kidney Day 2025: Can Obesity Increase The Risk Of Kidney Diseases?
The theme for World Kidney Day 2025 is "Are your kidneys ok? Detect early, protect kidney health."
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Overweight Children Can Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors By Following Healthy Diet: Study
According to the research, overweight children who follow a healthy eating pattern significantly improve their weight and reduce a variety of cardiovascular disease risks.
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High Blood Pressure May Affect Kids Too: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors, Prevention Tips And More
High blood pressure in kids: Childhood obesity is one of the risk factors for high blood pressure in kids. Children who are obese are at a higher risk. Here are the symptoms, risk factors and prevention tips for this condition.
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Watching TV Can Lead To Obesity In Kids: Study; Know Tips To Prevent Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity: The researchers analysed five lifestyle habits: physical activity, sleep time, television time, plant-based food consumption and ultra-processed food consumption. Watching TV was found to be the top factor for obesity risk in kids.
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1 In 8 Teens In Kolkata Schools Obese, Study Flags Lifestyle Risks
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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World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
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Childhood Body Weight Predicts Future Diabetes And Heart Disease Risk: New Study
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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Rethink The Family Pantry: Expert Shares Healthy Swaps To Combat Childhood Obesity
Ms. Kiran Dalal, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad shares how mindful changes to your family pantry can prevent obesity.
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10 Doctor-Recommended Ways To Protect Your Child From Obesity
Dr. Roohi Muhammad Yunus Khan, Senior Consultant Paediatrics, Fortis Vasant Kunj shares small steps you can take today for your child's healthy future.
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As Kidney Damage Rises Among Children, Experts Explain What Parents Must Know
Experts have said that kidney damage can begin silently in childhood and progress if the exposure is sustained.
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World Kidney Day 2025: Can Obesity Increase The Risk Of Kidney Diseases?
The theme for World Kidney Day 2025 is "Are your kidneys ok? Detect early, protect kidney health."
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Overweight Children Can Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Factors By Following Healthy Diet: Study
According to the research, overweight children who follow a healthy eating pattern significantly improve their weight and reduce a variety of cardiovascular disease risks.
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High Blood Pressure May Affect Kids Too: Know Symptoms, Risk Factors, Prevention Tips And More
High blood pressure in kids: Childhood obesity is one of the risk factors for high blood pressure in kids. Children who are obese are at a higher risk. Here are the symptoms, risk factors and prevention tips for this condition.
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Watching TV Can Lead To Obesity In Kids: Study; Know Tips To Prevent Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity: The researchers analysed five lifestyle habits: physical activity, sleep time, television time, plant-based food consumption and ultra-processed food consumption. Watching TV was found to be the top factor for obesity risk in kids.
