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India's Breastfeeding Decline May Be The First Sign Of A Growing Postnatal Care Gap
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Mohini Soni
Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs of decline in certain indicators, raising questions that extend beyond infant nutrition alone.
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www.ndtv.com
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45% Of Vellore's Urban Slum Children Stunted By Age 2, Finds Lancet Study
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
By age 7, more than 26 per cent of the children were classified 'thin' and 5.2 per cent classified 'overweight/obese', findings published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal show.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Sends Second Consignment Of Medical Aid to Africa CDC To Strengthen Ebola Response
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India on Tuesday dispatched the second tranche of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), comprising protective gear, diagnostic and monitoring equipment, medicines, and nutritional supplements aimed at strengthening the continent’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
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www.ndtv.com
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Muscle Loss Despite Regular Exercise? Here Are 8 Mistakes To Watch For
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Muscle maintenance requires more than exercise; poor nutrition, inadequate recovery, and excessive cardio can undermine progress.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Has Recorded Progress In Health, Nutrition And Social Development: Key Findings Of NFHS-6
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
The contents of NFHS-6 are more or less similar to NFHS-5, which allows comparisons over time. However, NFHS-6 also cover
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www.ndtv.com
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Raw, Juice Or Fermented? Nutritionist Reveals The Healthiest Way To Eat Amla
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Written by Nikita Nikhil
Packed with vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants, amla has long been valued for its health benefits. But is there a best way to consume it? A nutritionist explains.
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food.ndtv.com
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Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent.
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www.ndtv.com
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NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Launches 6th National Family Health Survey, Reports Big Gains In Child Nutrition, Vaccination
- Friday May 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
India's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows major improvements in maternal health, child nutrition, immunisation coverage, institutional deliveries and financial healthcare protection, reflecting the impact of flagship public health schemes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Vitamin B12, Folate Deficiencies Could Be Related With Fatigue, Reduced Motivation: Study
- Thursday May 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra, Press Trust India
Deficiencies in vitamins such as B12 and folate (vitamin B9) could be associated with a greater physical fatigue in men and decreased motivation in women, according to a study.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Nutrition Day 2026: 4 Nutrition Science Concepts That Changed Global Dietary Trends
- Thursday May 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
On World Nutrition Day 2026, here are the 4 nutrition concepts that changed global dietary trends.
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www.ndtv.com
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Nutritionist Explains: Can Eating Cold, Curd-Based Dishes Actually Help During A Heatwave?
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Curd rice, buttermilk, fruits and chilled homemade meals may support hydration and digestion during heatwaves, experts say. However, doctors warn that food hygiene, balanced nutrition and avoiding excessive icy or processed foods are equally importan
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www.ndtv.com
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Makhana vs Popcorn: Nutritionist Reveals Which Is Better For Weight Loss
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Clinical nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explains makhana and popcorn as a healthy snack. She details which snack is better for weight loss management.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Drinking Phalsa Sharbat Benefit Heart Health? Doctors Explain
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Phalsa sharbat can support heart health due to its rich nutritional profile. Dr Sanjay Verma and Dr Brunda explain why consuming phalsa sharbat is essential in summers if you want a healthy heart.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Non-Invasive Body Contouring Is Replacing Quick Slimming Fixes: Doctor Explains
- Monday May 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Experts say modern wellness is shifting away from crash slimming solutions toward non-invasive body contouring, personalised wellness plans, and sustainable health goals that focus on confidence, metabolic fitness, and long-term well-being.
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www.ndtv.com
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India's Breastfeeding Decline May Be The First Sign Of A Growing Postnatal Care Gap
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Mohini Soni
Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs of decline in certain indicators, raising questions that extend beyond infant nutrition alone.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
45% Of Vellore's Urban Slum Children Stunted By Age 2, Finds Lancet Study
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
By age 7, more than 26 per cent of the children were classified 'thin' and 5.2 per cent classified 'overweight/obese', findings published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal show.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Sends Second Consignment Of Medical Aid to Africa CDC To Strengthen Ebola Response
- Tuesday June 2, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian Service News
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India on Tuesday dispatched the second tranche of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), comprising protective gear, diagnostic and monitoring equipment, medicines, and nutritional supplements aimed at strengthening the continent’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
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www.ndtv.com
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Muscle Loss Despite Regular Exercise? Here Are 8 Mistakes To Watch For
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Muscle maintenance requires more than exercise; poor nutrition, inadequate recovery, and excessive cardio can undermine progress.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
India Has Recorded Progress In Health, Nutrition And Social Development: Key Findings Of NFHS-6
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
The contents of NFHS-6 are more or less similar to NFHS-5, which allows comparisons over time. However, NFHS-6 also cover
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Raw, Juice Or Fermented? Nutritionist Reveals The Healthiest Way To Eat Amla
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Written by Nikita Nikhil
Packed with vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants, amla has long been valued for its health benefits. But is there a best way to consume it? A nutritionist explains.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Institutional Deliveries Up From 88.6% To 90.6% In 2023-24: NFHS-6
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
According to the NFHS-6 data for 2023-24, 95.9 per cent of pregnant women received antenatal care (ANC), while mothers receiving ANC in the first trimester increased from 70 per cent to 76.2 per cent.
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www.ndtv.com
-
NFHS-6 Flags Sharp Rise In Obesity And High Blood Sugar Among Indian Adults
- Saturday May 30, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5, which was conducted in 2019-21.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Launches 6th National Family Health Survey, Reports Big Gains In Child Nutrition, Vaccination
- Friday May 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Tanushka Dutta
India's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows major improvements in maternal health, child nutrition, immunisation coverage, institutional deliveries and financial healthcare protection, reflecting the impact of flagship public health schemes.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Vitamin B12, Folate Deficiencies Could Be Related With Fatigue, Reduced Motivation: Study
- Thursday May 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra, Press Trust India
Deficiencies in vitamins such as B12 and folate (vitamin B9) could be associated with a greater physical fatigue in men and decreased motivation in women, according to a study.
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www.ndtv.com
-
World Nutrition Day 2026: 4 Nutrition Science Concepts That Changed Global Dietary Trends
- Thursday May 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
On World Nutrition Day 2026, here are the 4 nutrition concepts that changed global dietary trends.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Nutritionist Explains: Can Eating Cold, Curd-Based Dishes Actually Help During A Heatwave?
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Curd rice, buttermilk, fruits and chilled homemade meals may support hydration and digestion during heatwaves, experts say. However, doctors warn that food hygiene, balanced nutrition and avoiding excessive icy or processed foods are equally importan
-
www.ndtv.com
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Makhana vs Popcorn: Nutritionist Reveals Which Is Better For Weight Loss
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Clinical nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explains makhana and popcorn as a healthy snack. She details which snack is better for weight loss management.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Can Drinking Phalsa Sharbat Benefit Heart Health? Doctors Explain
- Tuesday May 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Phalsa sharbat can support heart health due to its rich nutritional profile. Dr Sanjay Verma and Dr Brunda explain why consuming phalsa sharbat is essential in summers if you want a healthy heart.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Why Non-Invasive Body Contouring Is Replacing Quick Slimming Fixes: Doctor Explains
- Monday May 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Experts say modern wellness is shifting away from crash slimming solutions toward non-invasive body contouring, personalised wellness plans, and sustainable health goals that focus on confidence, metabolic fitness, and long-term well-being.
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www.ndtv.com