Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting ...

To combat rising lifestyle diseases, the Indian government, in collaboration with ICMR-NIN and FSSAI, will launch a nationwide campaign promoting reduced sugar and oil consumption. Posters in schools, ...

Researchers analyzed national health data from 2008 to 2023, uncovering a surge in the most severe obesity categories for children aged 2 to 18 years old.

Tackling childhood obesity has long centered around rigid calorie counting and restrictive diets—methods that often backfire when applied to children.

CBSE has introduced a new ‘Oil Board’ initiative to combat rising obesity among students by promoting healthier eating and active lifestyles in schools. The circular urges installation of visual ...

Earlier, the CBSE ordered affiliated schools to establish ‘Sugar Boards’, highlighting that there has been a significant rise in Type 2 diabetes among children.

CBSE's recent circular highlights the obesity epidemic in India, citing NFHS-5 data. With projections indicating a rise in overweight adults, the circular mandates schools to promote healthy diets and ...