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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
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Microplastics In Human Liver Are Fueling Liver Disease, Warns Study
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Humans unknowingly consume, drink, and inhale microscopic plastic particles, known as microplastics, as well as even smaller nanoplastics. As the liver serves as the body's primary filter for all that is consumed, these particles often become trapped
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www.ndtv.com
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Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Shreya Goswami
The finding challenges long-held assumptions around what "normal" really means in preventive healthcare and raises critical concerns about the country's metabolic health.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rising Liver Cancer Cases: Are We Ignoring The Warning Signs? Doctor Answers
- Saturday April 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The rising incidence of liver cancer across the globe is becoming an alarming public health concern. Once considered relatively uncommon in many regions, liver cancer cases are now increasing steadily due to a combination of lifestyle factors, chroni
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www.ndtv.com
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Top 3 Causes Of Fatty Liver Disease Explained; 5 Prevention Tips To Follow
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
According to a new Lancet global study, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, nearly 2 billion people worldwide could be living with metabolic liver disease by 2050.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
- Thursday April 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
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www.ndtv.com
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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
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Neem May Protect Against Pancreatic Cancer, Says New Study: All Benefits Of Neem Listed
- Sunday March 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
A study highlights neem's compound gedunin as a potential agent against pancreatic cancer by targeting cancer growth pathways.
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www.ndtv.com
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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
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Kidney Disease Warning Signs: 7 Surprising Risk Factors Other Than Diabetes And High Blood Pressure
- Tuesday March 3, 2026
- Health | NDTV
Chronic kidney disease is a condition wherein the kidneys are damaged and they aren't able to function as usual. Your kidneys help to filter waste, toxins and extra water from your blood.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
- Wednesday March 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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1 In 7 Stroke Patients In India Are Under 45: Alarming National Registry Data
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new National Stroke Registry analysis reveals nearly 14 % of stroke patients in India are under 45, a demographic once considered low risk.
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www.ndtv.com
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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
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The Harvard Warning: Why Being 'Young and Fit' Is No Longer A Shield Against These 6 Cancers
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Globally and in India, the data are signalling towards a steep rise in cancer cases. Here is how different types of cancers are affecting young adults in India and what you can do to prevent them.
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www.ndtv.com
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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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Microplastics In Human Liver Are Fueling Liver Disease, Warns Study
- Monday April 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
Humans unknowingly consume, drink, and inhale microscopic plastic particles, known as microplastics, as well as even smaller nanoplastics. As the liver serves as the body's primary filter for all that is consumed, these particles often become trapped
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Think Your Liver Is Healthy? 74% Of Indians With 'Normal' Results Actually Have Fatty Liver, Reveals Apollo Report
- Monday April 20, 2026
- Health | Written by NDTV Health Desk, Edited by Shreya Goswami
The finding challenges long-held assumptions around what "normal" really means in preventive healthcare and raises critical concerns about the country's metabolic health.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Rising Liver Cancer Cases: Are We Ignoring The Warning Signs? Doctor Answers
- Saturday April 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The rising incidence of liver cancer across the globe is becoming an alarming public health concern. Once considered relatively uncommon in many regions, liver cancer cases are now increasing steadily due to a combination of lifestyle factors, chroni
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Top 3 Causes Of Fatty Liver Disease Explained; 5 Prevention Tips To Follow
- Wednesday April 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
According to a new Lancet global study, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, nearly 2 billion people worldwide could be living with metabolic liver disease by 2050.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
- Thursday April 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
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
-
Neem May Protect Against Pancreatic Cancer, Says New Study: All Benefits Of Neem Listed
- Sunday March 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
A study highlights neem's compound gedunin as a potential agent against pancreatic cancer by targeting cancer growth pathways.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
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
-
Kidney Disease Warning Signs: 7 Surprising Risk Factors Other Than Diabetes And High Blood Pressure
- Tuesday March 3, 2026
- Health | NDTV
Chronic kidney disease is a condition wherein the kidneys are damaged and they aren't able to function as usual. Your kidneys help to filter waste, toxins and extra water from your blood.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
- Wednesday March 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
1 In 7 Stroke Patients In India Are Under 45: Alarming National Registry Data
- Wednesday February 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A new National Stroke Registry analysis reveals nearly 14 % of stroke patients in India are under 45, a demographic once considered low risk.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
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
-
The Harvard Warning: Why Being 'Young and Fit' Is No Longer A Shield Against These 6 Cancers
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Globally and in India, the data are signalling towards a steep rise in cancer cases. Here is how different types of cancers are affecting young adults in India and what you can do to prevent them.
-
www.ndtv.com