Soft-drinks vs lassi: Why kids choose junk food decoded
Childhood obesity continues to be a significant public health concern globally, even occurring simultaneously with food insecurity in many countries.
Mar 07, 2018, 18:03 PM IST
TV ads make teens crave junk food, says study
Being bombarded by TV ads for unhealthy, high calorie food could lead teens to eat more than 500 extra snacks like crisps, biscuits and fizzy drinks throughout the course of a single year compared to those who watch less TV.
Jan 17, 2018, 14:41 PM IST
Children eating junk food linked to father's income and education?
This is the finding of Nafis Faizi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Medicine at the Aligarh Muslim University.
Jul 26, 2017, 22:21 PM IST
Faecal bacteria found in ice at UK's KFC, McDonald’s and Burger King outlets
But how bad the food that we consume in such fast food chains be?
Jul 21, 2017, 21:19 PM IST
Sleep well to avoid eating junk food due to job stress
Stress at your job can lead to overeating and intake of junk food at dinnertime, but there could be a buffer to this harmful pattern.
Jun 24, 2017, 19:07 PM IST
Indonesian boy weighing 30 stone after cola and noodle addiction undergoes successful bariatric surgery
Arya, used to eat five meals a day that consisted of rice, meat, fish, cola and five packets of instant noodles, leading to drastic weight gain.
May 24, 2017, 13:55 PM IST
Pizza, noodles, soft drinks go off Maharashtra school canteens
School canteens will now have to to sell items like rotis made of wheat, rice, vegetables, pulses, idli and vada sambar, coconut water, lemonade, jaljira and other healthy items.
May 09, 2017, 10:08 AM IST
Diet products are just junk food in disguise, can make you fat
As per a new research, high-fat foods are often the primary target when fighting obesity, but sugar-laden "diet" foods could be contributing to unwanted weight gain as well.
Apr 26, 2017, 11:12 AM IST
Want to lose weight? Include bananas in your diet!
Have you ever thought that banana can actually help you lose weight?
Oct 21, 2016, 00:07 AM IST
Start young: Heart care should begin at puberty, say doctors
Stress, one of the biggest culprits for cardiac ailments -- and many other ailments too -- is a given in today's life.
Oct 06, 2016, 16:51 PM IST
This is what happens to your brain when you eat junk food!
Junk food lacks essential fatty acids like omega-6 and omega-3, which are crucial for healthy brain function.
Aug 31, 2016, 15:31 PM IST
Does your child have an unhealthy diet? Their heart health may be at risk!
A study has suggested that children who eat high-calorie, low-nutrition food and avoid eating healthy are at risk of having poor heart health.
Aug 15, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
In a first, 'Fat tax' for junk food proposed in Kerala budget
A move that may evoke sharp protest from many fast food selling companies, Kerala government has introduced a ‘fat tax’ on food items that fall in the category of junk food, like pizzas, burgers, tacos, sandwich among others.
Jul 08, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
Can't give up junk? Now, a supplement to curb cravings for high-calorie foods!
A team of scientists may have found a way to simply switch off those corrupting cravings.
Jul 05, 2016, 11:26 AM IST
Avoid junk food to keep your kidneys healthy!
N new study has warned that eating junk and fatty food regularly can cause long-term damage to your kidneys and trigger diabetes.
May 12, 2016, 09:20 AM IST
This is how you can keep your kids away from junk food!
As parents, it becomes our duty to feed our children with healthiest possible diet so that they grow up to become healthy adults.
May 08, 2016, 18:10 PM IST
Boredom in life triggers unhealthy snacking
The results showed that people were more likely to express a preference for unhealthy foods like crisps, sweets and fast food after completing the boring task.
Apr 29, 2016, 15:04 PM IST
Govt planning to impose tax on junk food
The government is planning to impose tax on junk food. Watch the full news story to know more!
Apr 08, 2016, 13:30 PM IST
Did you just buy junk instead of healthy food?
The study, published in the Journal of Retailing, grouped consumers into three segments.
Mar 14, 2016, 15:32 PM IST
Health experts demand pictorial warnings on junk food
Health experts have demanded pictorial and health warnings on junk food and detailed information for consumers about what goes into the food they buy and the effect it can have on their health.
Jan 28, 2016, 20:34 PM IST
