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How To Handle Cravings For Junk Food: 10 Tips That Will Actually Help
Studies show that meals rich in protein increase satiety and reduce the urge to snack on calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods later in the day.
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Did UP Teen Die Of Excess Junk Food? Doctors Debunk Claims
An 11th standard student from Uttar Pradesh died at Delhi AIIMS due to multiple illnesses, including severe typhoid complications, TB and cardiac arrest, doctors said.
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2026 Needs A National Obesity Strategy: Doctor Explains Why Weight Is Now A Public Health Emergency
The rising obesity trend is seriously worrying and requires urgent, dedicated and consistent intervention on both micro and macro scales.
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San Francisco Sues Oreo, Coca-Cola, KitKat In First-Ever Lawsuit Over Ultra-Processed Foods
The lawsuit links the rise of ultra-processed foods to increasing rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer.
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Indian Scientists Discover Rare Gene Mutation Behind Repeated Neurological Disorders In Children
A team of Indian researchers has identified a rare USP18 gene mutation linked to recurrent neurological decline in children.
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"Don't Eat Sugar": Karan Johar Says He's "Paranoid" About His Children Yash And Roohi Gaining Weight
Karan Johar welcomed Yash and Roohi via surrogacy in February 2017
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Are Halloween Candies Harmful? Risks Every Parent Should Be Aware Of
From excessive sugar, artificial colours and additives, to choking hazards, here are all the risks associated with the candies.
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Junk Foods Can Damage Your Brain; Surprising Ways It Can Worsen Health
Let's understand in detail how junk food affects your brain and other surprising ways it is worsening your health.
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Liver Fat, Not Weight, Predicts Health Risks In Children With Obesity: Study
New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday.
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India Might Have Highest No. Of Obese Children: What You Can Do To Prevent It
Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has observed a troubling increase in childhood obesity rates in India. How to prevent it.
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More Children Are Obese Than Underweight, Says UNICEF
Globally, obesity is likely now more prevalent among school-aged children and adolescents than being underweight, according to a new report from UNICEFwhich blamed increasingly unhealthy food environments worldwide for the shift.
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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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Obesity, Chronic Illnesses, And Mental Health: Study Says US Children Are Sicker Than Ever
A recent study reveals a concerning trend in US children's health, with worsening physical and mental health outcomes over the past 17 years, including increased obesity, chronic diseases, and mental health issues.
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Obesity In Delhi Private Schools 5 Times Higher Than Public Schools: AIIMS Study
The prevalence of obesity among school-going adolescent children in Delhi is over five times higher in private schools than public schools, a new study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) states.
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Tips For Parents: How To Manage Obesity In Children
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 39 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2022.
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How To Handle Cravings For Junk Food: 10 Tips That Will Actually Help
Studies show that meals rich in protein increase satiety and reduce the urge to snack on calorie-dense, nutrient-poor foods later in the day.
-
Did UP Teen Die Of Excess Junk Food? Doctors Debunk Claims
An 11th standard student from Uttar Pradesh died at Delhi AIIMS due to multiple illnesses, including severe typhoid complications, TB and cardiac arrest, doctors said.
-
2026 Needs A National Obesity Strategy: Doctor Explains Why Weight Is Now A Public Health Emergency
The rising obesity trend is seriously worrying and requires urgent, dedicated and consistent intervention on both micro and macro scales.
-
San Francisco Sues Oreo, Coca-Cola, KitKat In First-Ever Lawsuit Over Ultra-Processed Foods
The lawsuit links the rise of ultra-processed foods to increasing rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer.
-
Indian Scientists Discover Rare Gene Mutation Behind Repeated Neurological Disorders In Children
A team of Indian researchers has identified a rare USP18 gene mutation linked to recurrent neurological decline in children.
-
"Don't Eat Sugar": Karan Johar Says He's "Paranoid" About His Children Yash And Roohi Gaining Weight
Karan Johar welcomed Yash and Roohi via surrogacy in February 2017
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Are Halloween Candies Harmful? Risks Every Parent Should Be Aware Of
From excessive sugar, artificial colours and additives, to choking hazards, here are all the risks associated with the candies.
-
Junk Foods Can Damage Your Brain; Surprising Ways It Can Worsen Health
Let's understand in detail how junk food affects your brain and other surprising ways it is worsening your health.
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Liver Fat, Not Weight, Predicts Health Risks In Children With Obesity: Study
New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday.
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India Might Have Highest No. Of Obese Children: What You Can Do To Prevent It
Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) has observed a troubling increase in childhood obesity rates in India. How to prevent it.
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More Children Are Obese Than Underweight, Says UNICEF
Globally, obesity is likely now more prevalent among school-aged children and adolescents than being underweight, according to a new report from UNICEFwhich blamed increasingly unhealthy food environments worldwide for the shift.
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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.
-
Obesity, Chronic Illnesses, And Mental Health: Study Says US Children Are Sicker Than Ever
A recent study reveals a concerning trend in US children's health, with worsening physical and mental health outcomes over the past 17 years, including increased obesity, chronic diseases, and mental health issues.
-
Obesity In Delhi Private Schools 5 Times Higher Than Public Schools: AIIMS Study
The prevalence of obesity among school-going adolescent children in Delhi is over five times higher in private schools than public schools, a new study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) states.
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Tips For Parents: How To Manage Obesity In Children
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 39 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2022.
