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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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6 Signs You Are Facing Normal Weight Obesity Without Knowing It
Normal-weight obesity affects the amount of fat that may be visible around your waist. Here are the six warning signs that you shouldn't ignore and why you need to pay attention to your body.
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World Birth Defects Day: Why India Bears A High Burden Of Congenital Anomalies
On World Birth Defects Day, India's congenital anomalies burden is spotlighted with roughly 472,000 affected births annually, contributing to high neonatal mortality and disability.
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Chennai Doctors Launch First-Ever Universal Health Code For The Human Body
The book simplifies human physiology in an easy and illustrated way to empower people with knowledge which will help them make better choices about food, lifestyle and preventive health.
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Two Agniveer Trainees Die Of Suspected Meningococcal Infection; Here's What You Should Know About The Disease
Meningitis causes inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that it can be caused by several species of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
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The Iron-Heart Connection: How Moong Dal Sprouts Fight Anaemia And Lower Heart Disease Risk
Moong dal sprouts can help fight anaemia and lower heart disease risk. Here is how it helps, and why the form you eat it in matters.
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Doctor Explains The Silent Link Between HPV And Tonsil Cancer In Men
Tonsil cancer related to HPV, often called oropharyngeal cancer, has been rising steadily over the past decade.
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Protection At Every Age: Doctor Explains Why The HPV Vaccine Matters
When certain high-risk types of HPV persist in the body, they can lead to serious health problems.
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Playing With Water This Holi? Doctor Warns Of Water-Borne Diseases, Shares Safety Tips
Water balloons, buckets and pichkaris are central to Holi celebrations, but contaminated water can spread diarrhoea, typhoid and hepatitis A.
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When Oestrogen Drops, Your Heart Pays The Price: Here's What You Need To Know
The main role of Oestrogen is to support heart health in several important ways.
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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.
-
6 Signs You Are Facing Normal Weight Obesity Without Knowing It
Normal-weight obesity affects the amount of fat that may be visible around your waist. Here are the six warning signs that you shouldn't ignore and why you need to pay attention to your body.
-
World Birth Defects Day: Why India Bears A High Burden Of Congenital Anomalies
On World Birth Defects Day, India's congenital anomalies burden is spotlighted with roughly 472,000 affected births annually, contributing to high neonatal mortality and disability.
-
Chennai Doctors Launch First-Ever Universal Health Code For The Human Body
The book simplifies human physiology in an easy and illustrated way to empower people with knowledge which will help them make better choices about food, lifestyle and preventive health.
-
Two Agniveer Trainees Die Of Suspected Meningococcal Infection; Here's What You Should Know About The Disease
Meningitis causes inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that it can be caused by several species of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
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The Iron-Heart Connection: How Moong Dal Sprouts Fight Anaemia And Lower Heart Disease Risk
Moong dal sprouts can help fight anaemia and lower heart disease risk. Here is how it helps, and why the form you eat it in matters.
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Doctor Explains The Silent Link Between HPV And Tonsil Cancer In Men
Tonsil cancer related to HPV, often called oropharyngeal cancer, has been rising steadily over the past decade.
-
Protection At Every Age: Doctor Explains Why The HPV Vaccine Matters
When certain high-risk types of HPV persist in the body, they can lead to serious health problems.
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Playing With Water This Holi? Doctor Warns Of Water-Borne Diseases, Shares Safety Tips
Water balloons, buckets and pichkaris are central to Holi celebrations, but contaminated water can spread diarrhoea, typhoid and hepatitis A.
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When Oestrogen Drops, Your Heart Pays The Price: Here's What You Need To Know
The main role of Oestrogen is to support heart health in several important ways.
