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Domain: Nutrition: Promoting Health through Diet and Lifestyle ×

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Geopolitics

Eat, move, live well: Hong Kong style

South China Morning Post – World · China

- Hong Kong's wellness market grows as health trends rise. Supplements like collagen and creatine gain popularity, but experts prioritize diet over supplements…

Geopolitics

Tuning the body: why Hongkongers turn to supplements to keep their ‘engine’ running

South China Morning Post – World · China

In the first instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Lo Hoi-ying examines why younger residents are tu…

Geopolitics

Why choosing low-fat dairy is not necessarily better for your health

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

For years, we thought low-fat dairy was the way to manage obesity. New research is increasingly questioning this logic.

Tech & Startups

How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?

Wired · Global

Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.

Geopolitics

What is kombucha and why are Chinese youth obsessed with the fermentation health trend?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Young people in China are homemaking kombucha, reviving a 1980s fad from the previous generation after the drink became a globally recognised health product. I…

Geopolitics

Healthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Global hunger declined for the third year in a row in 2025 but experts call for action to bring down costs of fruit, vegetables and dairy as report shows 2.69b…

Tech & Startups

Even Mild Sleep Deprivation May Lead to Weight Gain

Wired · Global

A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep increases the risk of weight gain, and thus of conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Geopolitics

Micronutrients are good, a balanced diet is better

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Chronic illnesses, heart disease, obesity ― we know eating too much of the wrong foods can be unhealthy. But what about "good" foods: Is modern farming dilutin…

Geopolitics

What is Ichiju-Sansai? The 500-yr-old Japanese method of balanced eating for longevity

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Lifestyle Desk is a dedicated team curating lifestyle news with passion and commitment. - Focuses on extraordinary insights beyond typical trends, offe…

Startups

Nutrition band TruNativ raises $30M in Series B funding round led by OrbiMed

Your Story · India

TruNativ will use the funds to expand its distribution network across D2C, quick commerce, modern trade, pharmacy, and other retail channels. The funding will …

Geopolitics

Vitamin D deficiency despite sun exposure: Common mistakes that affect absorption

Times of India – World · India

In the midst of abundant sunshine, a surprising number of Indians grapple with Vitamin D deficiency. The culprits are often poor timing in sun exposure and obs…

Geopolitics

Vitamin B12, D, Iron: Why deficiencies are rising and what you should do daily

Times of India – World · India

A growing concern is emerging in India as deficiencies in Vitamin B12, D, and iron creep into lives across various age groups and lifestyles. Today's fast-pace…

Tech & Startups

I Took RFK Jr.’s Advice and Ate Nothing but High-Protein Foods for a Week

Wired · Global

From forcing down chewy, bacon-flavored Man Cereal to vomiting at the office, buying into the MAHA protein craze was a challenging endeavor.

Geopolitics

American Heart Association releases dietary guidance counter to some Maha guidelines

The Guardian – World · Europe

Leading US heart health group recommends prioritizing plant-based protein over meat relative to US governmentThe American Heart Association’s new nutrition gui…

Tech & Startups

The Best Time to Drink Coffee for Productivity (and When Not To)

Wired · Global

Caffeine is the original biohack for energy, focus, and alertness. But are you doing it wrong?

Tech & Startups

Vitesy Shelfy 2 Smart Fridge Purifier Review: Small Box, Big Promises

Wired · Global

The Shelfy 2 uses some interesting science to clean the air, but the results are a mixed bag.

Geopolitics

School dinners in England dominated by grab-and-go foods such as pizza and sausage rolls

The Guardian – World · Europe

Study backed by Jamie Oliver finds pupils are foregoing sit-down meals for often less healthy, convenient optionsPupils in England are routinely eating pizza s…

Geopolitics

Schools in England must be compelled to offer pupils healthy food, not junk

The Guardian – World · Europe

School food has suffered at the hands of politics and economics for almost 50 yearsAlmost a generation has passed since Jamie Oliver’s four-part Channel 4 docu…

Startups

Decoding gut health; Sports For Life

Your Story · India

MicrobioTx has developed an AI-powered test that uses a simple finger-prick blood sample to profile an individual’s gut microbiome and generate personalised he…

Geopolitics

How gluten intolerance triggers persistent gastric issues

Times of India – World · India

Experiencing bloating, fatigue, or stomach pain after meals? It might be gluten intolerance, medically known as Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS). Unlike ce…

Geopolitics

Ensuring good nutrition for a child is an investment for Viksit Bharat: President Murmu

Times of India – World · India

- President Murmu emphasizes nutrition for children as investment in human capital. - Stresses importance of early nutrition for child development. - Highl…

Startups

5 simple ways to improve your gut health naturally

Your Story · India

Discover five simple lifestyle changes that can improve gut health naturally, from fibre-rich foods to better sleep and stress management.

Geopolitics

Vegetarians have ‘substantially lower risk’ of five types of cancer

The Guardian – World · Europe

Study shows lower risk for multiple myeloma as well as pancreatic, prostate, breast and kidney cancersVegetarians have a substantially lower risk of five types…

Geopolitics

The 4 pm energy crash: What it says about your metabolism

Times of India – World · India

Many experience a 4 pm slump, but it's not laziness. Experts explain that this dip in alertness stems from our body's natural 24 - hour clock, influenced by lu…

Startups

Urban Company’s InstaHelp gains traction; Fixing gut bacteria for better health

Your Story · India

In Q3 FY26, InstaHelp clocked 1.61 million orders and Rs 28 crore in net transaction value, but also reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of Rs 61 crore.

Geopolitics

Why so many office-goers are being told they have fatty liver

Times of India – World · India

Office workers, even young non-drinkers, are increasingly diagnosed with fatty liver disease (MASLD). Sedentary jobs, stress, and poor diet fuel this silent co…

Geopolitics

Why so many women are low on iron, and don’t realise it

Times of India – World · India

Across various aspects of modern life, women frequently report feeling exhausted, attributing it to their hectic schedules. Nevertheless, healthcare providers …

Tech & Startups

Creatine Supplements Are Everywhere. Do I Need Them? (2026)

Wired · Global

It’s the most studied supplement in sports medicine, but it’s not just for athletes anymore.

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