India has the second highest number of obese children in the world after China, according to an alarming study which found that 14.4 million kids in the country have excess weight.

Obesity levels in India have more than doubled in children and tripled in adults over the past three decades, according to a new study that health experts say underscores India's twin challenges of

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu), Business Unity SA (Busa) and the South African Sugar Association (Sasa) have agreed that the introduction of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government has banned the sale of junk food in school canteens.

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.

Poor eating habits are predisposing many people in tea growing areas to lifestyle diseases. This is despite their active daily routine.