Obesity In Children
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India’s kids are getting diabetes younger than ever; doctor explains the alarming rise
Health | Nov 18, 2025, 08:07 AM ISTIndia is witnessing a dangerous rise in childhood obesity and early type 2 diabetes, with experts warning that modern diets, screen-heavy lifestyles, and genetic vulnerability are creating a “diabesity” crisis. Dr Ravi Malik explains why it’s rising and what parents can do to protect their children.
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Maternal health, early-life habits linked to childhood obesity in South Asian kids, finds study
Health | Apr 16, 2025, 11:17 PM ISTA new study published in JAMA Network Open found that pregnancy-related changes such as obesity and weight gain were related to adiposity, having excess fatty tissue in the body in South Asian children. Read on to know more.
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World Obesity Day 2024: 5 lifestyle changes to prevent obesity in children
Health | Mar 04, 2024, 05:26 PM ISTDiscover five crucial lifestyle changes to safeguard your child's health on World Obesity Day 2024. Implementing these simple adjustments can help prevent childhood obesity and promote a lifetime of well-being. Act now for a healthier future!
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Early treatment during childhood may help curb obesity, finds study
Health | Sep 18, 2023, 02:37 PM ISTThe findings showed that the children in all three groups improved their weight status and saw a reduction in their degree of obesity but the children whose parents received parental support had the best results, especially those who also received follow-up phone calls.
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Childhood asthma may increase obesity risk later- Study
Health | Oct 10, 2018, 07:44 AM ISTImportantly, children with asthma who used medication had the strongest risk of developing obesity.
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Maternal high blood sugar linked to obesity risk in kids
Health | Sep 16, 2018, 05:31 PM ISTThe higher the woman's blood sugar, the greater the risk of her child being obese.
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Obese children are at higher risk of early death than healthy peers
Health | Jan 24, 2018, 07:31 PM ISTGetting it right in childhood means setting up future generation for a lifetime of better health, said a researcher.
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Obesity Crisis in Delhi: Survey reveals more than 35% of teenagers in the national capital are overweight
Health | Nov 03, 2017, 01:18 PM ISTPoor eating habits, sedentary lifestyle and junk food is to be blamed for the teenage obesity crisis in Delhi.
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Appetite link to childhood obesity discovered (see pics)
Lifestyle | Feb 19, 2014, 12:58 PM ISTLondon: Does your infant has an increased urge to eat in response to the sight or smell of nice food? Get alerted as this may lead to obesity later.A heartier appetite is linked to more