Abdominal obesity poses greater health risk than overall obesity: Jitendra Singh

March 29, 2026 5:34 PM

Abdominal obesity poses greater health risk than overall obesity: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday cautioned that abdominal or central obesity is a more serious health risk than overall obesity, particularly among Indians, where even lean-looking individuals may carry high levels of harmful visceral fat. Speaking at the release of a comprehensive cardiology textbook titled “Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in CVD”, Singh said central obesity can independently lead to a wide range of metabolic disorders, including diabetes, hypertension, ...

‘Eating is a luxury’: Argentina inflation falls but shoppers still feel squeezed

June 13, 2024 5:28 PM

‘Eating is a luxury’: Argentina inflation falls but shoppers still feel squeezed

Argentina's monthly inflation rate in May was likely the lowest since 2022 amid a tough austerity drive by libertarian President Javier Milei, but with annual inflation still near 300% many Argentines say they can't yet feel the benefit as food prices outstrip salaries. Annual inflation is still the highest in the world, even as the monthly rate has slowed, with rising food, utilities, and transportation costs making the minimum monthly wage in Argentina of 234,315 pesos ($260) feel insufficien...