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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
‘Fatty liver disease affecting many kids'
Mumbai: Fatty liver is a disease not only of adults but is common among today's children as well. "Around 50% of obese children and nearly 20% of children with normal weight have a fatty liver," said Hepatologist Dr Aabha Nagral. Fatty liver disease is a condition in which excess fat builds up in the liver, affecting its normal function; inflammation over time leads to scarring (cirrhosis), and potentially liver failure or cancer. "Like viruses, fatty liver too causes hepatitis or inflammation of the liver," she said. It's estimated that nearly 30% of the population has a fatty liver, which could soon emerge as a leading cause for transplant. It's to check this growing epidemic that Dr Nagral's Children's Liver Foundation and Jaslok Hospital organised a fest for schoolchildren at Nehru Centre in Worli on Saturday. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai "Children don't go for annual health check-ups like adults do. However, if there is a family history or one of the parents has metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes), then fatty liver should be considered if the child is overweight," said Dr Nagral. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Elegant New Scooters For Seniors In 2024: The Prices May Surprise You Mobility Scooter | Search Ads Learn More Undo Students, including those from Bombay International School, Anjuman Islam, Green Lawns School, and J B Vachha School, were told about the need to identify fatty liver and treat it. "There is a need to check food labels, understand saturated and unsaturated fats," said one of the organisers. Fatty liver was traditionally associated with alcoholics, but, in the 1980s, doctors noticed "liver beaded with extra fat" even in the absence of alcoholism. This led to the birth of the term non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, which, in June 2023, was renamed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease or MASLD. At the fest, kids were blindfolded before tasting food. Ragi brownie, the healthier option, was identified as tasty. tnn
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Diet for healthy gut and mind: Dietitian shares top nutrients that support the gut-brain axis
Gut and brain functions have a bidirectional relationship, and they influence each other in powerful ways. This two-way connection, however, is largely supported by what is on your plate. For the uninformed who assume that the brain calls all the shots, the gut is also quietly running the show through this nuanced relationship of the gut-brain axis. Diet rich in leafy greens and veggies keep you healthy.(Shutterstock) What you eat goes beyond digestive functions and also affects mood and cognitive skills. Sonal Chandalia, consultant nutritionist, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, shared with HT Lifestyle about the different brain and gut-healthy foods that improve the gut-brain axis. ALSO READ: Hepatologist explains how gut influences memory, mood and mental wellbeing; unpacks why gut may be the 'second brain' Explaining a bit more on the framework of the gut-brain axis and the key component, she added, 'A key neurotransmitter, serotonin, produced primarily in the gut, controls the narrative of the brain-gut story. It is the chief controller of sleep quality, mood swings, and appetite. The levels of this hormone are partly determined by different foods. Inclusion of amino-acid, tryptophan and serotonin-rich foods helps alleviate moods. These are similar to the foods needed for gut health. ' Food groups and nutrients that are brain-healthy Berries contain antioxidant properties. (Shutterstock) Diversifying your plate is important so that the nutrients extend to all major functions and help support overall wellbeing. Often, in the gut-brain axis, gut-healthy foods take most of the spotlight, but let's also closely look at some food groups that support brain functions, and, since it's a bidirectional relationship, these will help the gut as well. Sonal highlighted the key food groups and elaborated, 'Food groups such as: Whole-grains and whole millets (wheat, corn, oats, jowar, bajra, ragi) Legumes (whole moong, rajma, moong dal, cowpea) Green leafy vegetables (spinach, fenugreek leaves, amaranth leaves, drumstick leaves, beetroot leaves, radish leaves) Other vegetables (tomato, broccoli, carrot) Fruits (berries, amla, orange, guava, apple, jamun, banana) Salad Cooking oils (extra-virgin olive oil, cooking olive oil, mustard oil, sesame oil, groundnut oil) Nuts (almonds and walnuts) Oilseeds (flaxseeds, sesame, pumpkin, watermelon) Fatty-fish, eggs Spices (turmeric) These help maintain the neural network in the brain.' Other than overarching food groups, there are other compounds which also benefit brain health. She added, 'Certain nutrients such as Vitamin D, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin K, zinc, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acid, choline, alpha-linolenic acid, beta-carotene, lycopene, anthocyanins, polyphenols, curcumin, mono-unsaturated fats/oils, etc, play a larger role in brain functionality. These nutrients mitigate inflammation due to their antioxidant nature. They assist by maintaining the structure of the brain network and gut lining, thus preventing degeneration of both brain and gut cells.' Food for gut health Curd is one of the most recommended gut-healthy foods. (Shutterstock) Curd (or yoghurt) is the MVP of gut-healthy foods, and it's a no-brainer because of all the good benefits for the microbiome. In fact, it's one of the most recognised sources of probiotics, but it's important to note that curd is not the only major player among gut-healthy foods. The dietitian commented about other gut-friendly foods and said, 'An array of pre- and probiotic foods are a source of the beneficial bacteria required in the gut lining to aid digestion. Fermented milk products such as yoghurt, buttermilk, soluble fibre such as pectin found in apples, pears, herbs and spices such as ginger, fennel, black pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, etc, increase the optimally required microbe milieu in the gut, which in turn improves digestion.' ALSO READ: Should you eat traditional Indian dahi or Greek yoghurt? Dietician shares which is better for vegetarians Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
News18
04-06-2025
- Business
- News18
From Missiles To Medicine: Doctors From India & Pakistan Call For Peace Via Medical Journal
Last Updated: The opinion piece, published on May 28 in The BMJ, notes that the latest tensions were sparked by the killing of Indian tourists in Pahalgam on April 22 and other acts of terror As tensions simmer between India and Pakistan, a group of leading doctors from both countries has made a rare joint appeal—not from political podiums, but from hospital corridors. In a co-authored article published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The BMJ, doctors have called for peace, reason, and a shift in priorities from weapons to public welfare. Published on May 28, the opinion piece, written by leading paediatricians and health experts from both India and Pakistan, has urged the two nuclear-armed neighbours to prioritise peace and cooperation over conflict and hostility. 'As medical professionals, we are dismayed at this turn of events and its potential consequences, which will affect many generations," states the article, titled 'Stepping back from the brink: time for reason and rapprochement between India and Pakistan". The article is authored by eleven Indian and Pakistani doctors who had gathered from all over the world in Mexico City at the biennial International Congress of Paediatrics, while tensions between India and Pakistan had escalated, causing concern. In Mexico City, the authors highlighted the challenges that India and Pakistan face in public health, social determinants of health, climate change, environmental issues, and enormous gaps in health and development equity that need to be closed. 'Despite this harsh reality, both countries, irrespective of the relative size of their economies, spend a disproportionate amount on their military and nuclear arsenals," they wrote. 'Notwithstanding the human costs of the conflict, the costs of the missiles and drones lobbed at each other and the damage in the five days after 7 May 2025 easily ran into billions of dollars. We wonder what could have been achieved had this money been used for public health in either country." However, the article acknowledges that the latest round of tensions was triggered by the killing of Indian tourists in Pahalgam on April 22 and other acts of terrorism. Top experts from India co-authoring the article include Dr Srinath Reddy, Dr Sanjay Nagral of Jaslok Hospital, Dr Neelam Mohan of Medanta, Dr Rajeev Seth of Bal Umang Drishya Sanstha, Dr Monica Thomas of Holy Family Hospital, and Samiran Nundy of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The remaining authors are Pakistani experts based in Lahore and Karachi. 'Pakistan has been mired in economic and political crises for the past several years and faces a major insurgency in its border regions with Afghanistan," the article points out, while highlighting, 'Although India may have an economy tenfold larger, it also faces continuing challenges of interstate and urban-rural inequalities in development." Overall, health experts believe that both countries face the growing challenge of climate change, the environmental crisis, and dwindling water security for their burgeoning populations. Against this backdrop, they wrote, 'persistent conflict and threats of a nuclear conflagration are major impediments to development." 'India and Pakistan spend between 2.4% and 2.8% of their GDP on defence ($80 and $39 per capita, respectively), amounts that neither can afford. In contrast, expenditures on health range from 3.3% to 2.9% of respective GDP, and one-fifth of the population in both countries lives in poverty," the article states. Child mortality rates in both countries are far higher than their counterparts in other regions, and rates of childhood and adolescent undernutrition are among the highest in the world. 'India and Pakistan face enormous problems related to climate change and air pollution, and the emerging challenge of non-communicable diseases," it says. The article also mentions the recently agreed Pandemic Treaty, which delves into surveillance systems and early warning mechanisms. This treaty requires close coordination, but, it states, 'they are information systems that both countries ignore at their peril." 'The benefits of peace between the countries of South Asia and its people are huge, and there is no alternative to a political resolution of bilateral problems. If used properly and in the right hands, science, communication technology, and development paradigms can bridge many divides and promote dialogue and constructive discourse," the article says. Appeal to Governments The authors criticised the rise of jingoism and misinformation that fuels hatred and prevents rational debate. 'We urge professional bodies, civic society representatives, and academia in India and Pakistan to initiate a path toward peace," they say. 'We must activate formal and facilitatory platforms for scientific and cultural exchanges and focus on common tangible solutions related to climate, environment, water security, and child rights. Persistent tensions and insecurity only worsen the intergenerational cycle of poverty, illiteracy, poor living conditions, and human development. As paediatricians and healthcare professionals, we raise our collective voices against conflict and its consequences. We owe this to our people and future generations." Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : defence Doctor health Pahalgam pakistan terror Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 04, 2025, 08:00 IST
