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Urban dwelling is a major risk factor for increased asthma morbidity, defined as higher rates of asthma-related emergency room visits and hospitalisation, says a study.

The rising gap between urban and rural areas is not in the interest of the country and it must be contained, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said today as he stressed the need for promoting ...

Desires for change in taste is one of the reasons behind ordering-in foods. The restaurant choice for placing order is largely dictated by the type of cuisine and deals.

About 80 percent of urban Indian working women in the 25-45 age group are fat because of sedentary lifestyle and changing food habits, a survey by a health organisation has revealed."Most of the women who ...

Imagine stepping out of your highrise apartment into a sunny, plant-lined corridor, biting into an apple grown in the orchard on the fourth floor as you bid "good morning" to the farmer off to milk ...

Studies since 2012 have estimated that over 74% of urban Indians are overweight (i.e. BMI over 23 kg/m2). A recent survey conducted by Fitho, a leading wellness services organization, showed that along with increasing weight, ...

Bhaskor Banerjee had a tough time dealing with it in "Piku", but in reality, chronic constipation has significantly affected urban India's quality of life, a survey claimed on Wednesday.

Heat-related mortalities will witness a two-fold increase in urban areas of India by 2080, a study done by the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) predicts.

Redzepi, the godfather of the New Nordic movement and the chef at Noma, plans to close it and reopen for business in 2017 with a new menu and a new mission.

In terms of caffeine consumption, Japan's Food Safety Commission, states somewhat ambiguously that three cups of coffee a day for a healthy adult and a 350-mm can of cola for children between four and six ...