Often mistaken for common digestive issues, early symptoms such as acidity, bloating, nausea, or gastric pain are frequently ignored or treated with over-the-counter antacids
07 February,2026 09:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent-1769680874188_d.png "Economic Survey recommends ban on ultra-processed food ads from 6 am to 11 pm")
The Economic Survey 2026 warned about rising consumption of ultra-processed foods and obesity in India, proposing a ban on junk food ads from early morning to late night, stricter marketing rules, and warning labels to protect public health. Restrictions on the marketing of infant and toddler beverages were also suggested
29 January,2026 07:04 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Citing data from the 2019-21 National Family Health Survey (NFHS), the Survey said that 24 per cent of Indian women and 23 per cent of Indian men are overweight or obese
29 January,2026 02:06 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
The 45-year-old woman, originally from India and currently living in Germany, returned home for her annual visit and developed sudden, severe back pain soon after arrival. The pain intensified to the point that she could barely stand or walk
25 January,2026 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
