Lifestyle changes, intake of ultra-processed foods driving obesity at alarming rate: Eco Survey

January 29, 2026 4:10 PM

Lifestyle changes, intake of ultra-processed foods driving obesity at alarming rate: Eco Survey

Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said Economic Survey for 2025-26 on Thursday. According to the Economic Survey, tabled in the Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the concerning trend was driven by unhealthy diets, lifestyle changes, including sedentary lifestyles, increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and environmental factors. “It is affecting people across all age groups and increasing the ri...

Diet plays crucial role in Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds

July 26, 2024 5:04 PM

Diet plays crucial role in Alzheimer’s risk, new study finds

A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease has revealed the significant impact of diet on the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have identified specific dietary patterns that can either increase or decrease the likelihood of this devastating neurodegenerative condition. The study found that plant-based diets, including the Mediterranean diet and traditional cuisines from China, Japan, and India, can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. In contrast, the W...