Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and certain types of cancer are leading ...

The findings come from the 2024–25 COMPASS survey at eight secondary schools in the health unit’s region. Fifty-seven per ...

New Delhi, Oct 5 (PTI) Taking more daily steps at ages 11 and 12 was linked to fewer mental health problems a year later during early teenage, research has shown ...

Now that the extreme heat of our seemingly endless summer weather is behind us, being active outdoors is more enjoyable.

The physical and mental well-being of millions of kids around the world may be at risk because of excess screen time, ...

Short-form videos are entertaining, engaging and easy to consume. But could excessive scrolling affect the developing brain?

Studies of children and adults have suggested that the physical health benefits of walking level off once a person is fairly active. In young teenagers, mental health didn’t follow that pattern.

NEW DELHI, 3 Oct: Experts have called for greater focus on prevention and early detection of heart disease, urging people to undergo timely health check-ups, stay physically active and address risk ...

“The Series therefore provides a useful framework for considering digital technologies as a public health issue, while also highlighting the urgent need for greater access to platform data (controlled ...

National Population Health Survey (NPHS) 2025 and Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) National Nutrition Survey (NNS) 2025 highlight improvements in preventive health behaviours, following the launch of ...

Every extra walk to school, kickabout in the park or trip to the shops could be doing more for teenage mental health than ...