Obesity overtakes being underweight among world’s young, says UNICEF
UNICEF used the data to project what has happened since 2022, based on trends since 2010. It found that 1 in 10, or roughly 188 million, school-aged children and adolescents…
Wrong on part of FSSAI to ‘selectively promote’ olive oil: Soybean processors association
The post was shared on the social media platform 'X' from the official account of FSSAI under its 'Eat Right India' campaign, which presents olive oil as an example of…
Anti-sex determination law: SC grants states 4 weeks to reply
Senior advocate Sanjay Parikh, who appeared in the matter, said some states had filed their affidavits. "It appears that about five states have not filed. There were umpteen number of…
101 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs likely to be inaugurated by Shah
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, earlier known as health and wellness centres, are designed to bring accessible, affordable and comprehensive healthcare closer to people's homes. The clinics provide a range of services,…
Rajasthan assembly passes bill to establish Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences Bill
During the discussion on the bill, deputy chief minister Prem Chand Bairwa stated that the establishment of RIMS in Jaipur is modelled after AIIMS, Delhi. The state govt is committed…
FSSAI sets up panel to revamp regulations on organic food
The programme lays down rules for organic farming, sets out requirements and procedures for accreditation and certification agencies, and regulates the use of the India Organic label. Its framework is…
Delhi: Doctor among 10 held for selling babies using fake adoption papers
According to the police, he worked as a medical representative and coordinated between the biological parents and prospective buyers. He also maintained contact with quacks who allegedly provided medicines to…
44% diabetics undiagnosed in 2023; underdiagnosis a challenge in poor countries: Study
More than 55 per cent of people aged 15 and above around the world were diagnosed with diabetes, the analysis of data collected during 2000-2023 from across 204 countries and…
PM to launch special campaign to strengthen healthcare services for women, children
The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare services for women and children across India, ensuring better access, quality care and awareness, Nadda said.
224 health risks lurk behind obesity: Doctor explains the science you can’t afford to ignore
A BMI between 23.0–24.9 kg/m² indicates overweight, while a BMI of 25 kg/m² or above is classified as obese. However, BMI is only a rough estimate of body fat and…