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  • Published on 15:44 GMT

    Beyond Hunger: Obesity is becoming India's fastest-growing epidemic

    A silent crisis is swelling beneath India’s long-standing fight against hunger. While policies target undernutrition, a fast-moving epidemic of obesity is spreading across cities, towns, and even remote villages, reshaping the nation’s health landscape. …

    Source: India Today - Neutral
  • Published on 11:37 GMT

    Childhood obesity set to surge by 2050, reigniting India’s sugar tax debate

    The global health community is bracing for a collision with one of the most intractable public health challenges of the 21st century, childhood obesity. A study published in Lancet, a reputed medical journal, drawing on data from the Global Burden of …

    Source: Media India Group - Neutral
  • Published on 14:12 GMT

    Nine easy swaps to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet: it’s not an ‘all-or-nothing approach’

    “It’s not poor willpower,” says Mark Lawrence. The ecological nutrition professor from Deakin University is a global expert in ultra-processed foods, a beacon of knowledge in the proliferation of UPFs.. Including, he says, “It’s really difficult to avoid …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    Bulgaria Considers Soft Drink Tax in Bold Move Against Childhood Obesity

    Health experts in Bulgaria are advocating for the introduction of a tax on sweetened soft drinks as part of a broader effort to curb non-communicable diseases. According to specialists from Health Metrics, a company that collects and analyzes health, …

    Source: Novinite - Neutral
  • Published on 01:26 GMT

    Pothole funds being spent elsewhere

    I am sure motorists will be angry to find that their council has been spending money given by the government for pothole repairs on something else rather than making roads safer (“Worst councils for steering clear of repairing potholes”, Jan 11). Rather …

    Source: The Times - Center-right
  • Published on Jan 18, 2026

    In which states will the ban on buying "junk food" with SNAP benefits take effect in February?

    From February 2026, the outlook for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the United States will take a major turn. Under the federal "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, several states will begin to enforce …

    Source: MARCA - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    Ad Ban

    Foods and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar cannot be advertised on TV before 9 pm or online at any time. Companies may advertise brands and healthier versions of products, but not specific banned items. The UK government estimates the ban will prevent …

    Source: The Portugal News - Pending
  • Published on Jan 17, 2026

    Low tax on sugary drinks and alcohol fuels health risks, WHO warns 

    Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming cheaper across much of the world, and the World Health Organisation (WHO) warns that this trend is already fuelling a surge in obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and injury-related deaths, …

    Source: The Week - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    Food and Beverage News and Trends - January 2026

    This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. Release of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. On January 7, the long-awaited 2025–2030 Dietary …

    Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    What are nature-identical flavours?

    Ever wondered why strawberries and strawberry-flavoured ice cream or chocolates do not taste the same? | Photo Credit: Freepik Ever wondered why strawberries and strawberry-flavoured ice cream or chocolates do not taste the same? While one has the natural …

    Source: The Hindu - Center-left
  • Published on Jan 16, 2026

    How 300% cost spike, drug rationing turn diabetes to death threat

    With 30,000 to 40,000 yearly diabetes-induced deaths occasioned by over 300 per cent increment in medication cost, unhealthy religious and cultural beliefs, and inadequate care facilities, diabetes has become worse than a silent epidemic. Belonging to the …

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    Less than super models

    The authorities must stop putting their faith in the bad science of “public health” If it is true, as J. K. Galbraith once said, that the only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable, economists should be grateful that we …

    Source: The Critic - Right-wing
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    Are Fruit Juices Actually Sugar-Free? Diabetologist Busts Popular Myths About Packaged Beverages

    Are you addicted to packaged juices? Have you been gulping down tetra packs of beverages and colas without any guilt? Are you one of those who has swapped your regular beverages for sugar-free drinks, but noticed no difference? Do you constantly keep …

    Source: Free Press Journal - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    According to the United Nations, increasing taxes on alcoholic and sugary beverages may help save lives

    The current tax system shows clear limitations in curbing the consumption of sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages. As a result, these products become more accessible, and their consumption continues to rise in many countries. Meanwhile, health systems …

    Source: Noticias Ambientales - Pending
  • Published on Jan 15, 2026

    According to the UN, raising taxes on alcoholic and sugary drinks could help save lives

    Current fiscal systems show clear limits in curbing the consumption of sugary and alcoholic beverages. Consequently, these products have become more accessible and their consumption continues to rise in numerous countries. At the same time, health systems …

    Source: Noticias Ambientales - Pending
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    Reynolds poses plans to ‘change how local government works’ in Condition of the State speech preluded by protests

    Gov. Kim Reynolds delivers her Condition of the State speech on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. — Hannah Wright/Little Village “As I’ve declared every time I’ve been at this podium, the condition of our state is strong,” Gov. Kim Reynolds said the Condition of …

    Source: Little Village Magazine - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    Reynolds addresses property taxes, cancer rate, education in annual speech

    In her ninth Condition of the State speech, Gov. Kim Reynolds on Tuesday outlined her top priorities for the legislative session, which began Monday. Property tax relief, addressing cancer concerns, improving health care, a focus on education and veteran …

    Source: Business Record - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 14, 2026

    Coffee and longevity

    Share Post Viber icon Viber Email New studies revealed the potential health benefits of coffee, more specifically, on its positive effects on lowering the risk for chronic disease and on longevity. One study “suggests that consuming 3 to 4 cups of coffee …

    Source: Asian Journal - Pending
  • Published on Jan 13, 2026

    Only you can make America healthy again

    The “Make America Healthy Again” movement is a major focus of President Donald Trump‘s second term. As Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is leading the push to reduce the rates of obesity and chronic illness, among other things. …

    Source: Washington Examiner - Right-wing

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