Lifestyle diseases
Why India’s Fight Against Smoking Needs A Behavioural Shift
New Delhi: This year marks the 25th year of the ban on smoking in public places, a landmark judgement of the Kerala High...
Why Packaged Foods Continue To Make A Killing
Mumbai: Ruhi Shelke, a working professional in her early 20s, likes the banana chips from her favourite local chain, Hot...
‘Sedentary Lifestyle Responsible For Diabetes Surge’
Mumbai: A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) estimated that in 2021, India had 101 million...
More Indian Girls, Women Are Overweight Or Obese, Most Of Them Rich & Urban
New Delhi: Although malnourishment among women and children is widespread in India, increasing numbers of girls and...
1 In 2 Indian Diabetics Unaware Of Their Condition: Study
Bengaluru: About one in every two Indians (47%) living with diabetes is unaware of their condition, and only about a...
Indians In White-Collar Jobs Are More Prone To Obesity, Chronic Health Risks
Mumbai: Indians in white-collar jobs, with low levels of activity in their workday, have a higher average body mass...
