Children living in "social mobility coldspots" were less likely to do well in school and have a good job later in life Getty Images

Childhood obesity is reaching alarming proportions with India reporting around 22% prevalence rate over the last 5 years in children and adolescents aged between 5-19 years.

Also, more than 60 per cent of all women and 53.2 per cent of pregnant women were found anaemic in the state.

Childhood obesity has reached alarming rates globally and become an "exploding nightmare" in the developing world, including Africa where the number of obese and overweight children under five has

Identifying adequate nutrition as one of the primary aspects in the fight against cancer, Mumbai-based Cuddles Foundation, which provides nutrition support to underprivileged, cancer-afflicted chil

Child malnutrition continues to be high

NEW DELHI: More than 50% of children in 10 states are anaemic, the latest national health survey showed highlighting the unnerving picture of India's malnourished population.

E-cigarettes used mostly by adults could be popular among children if they are marketed with different flavours, says new research