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UAE Schools Ban Sugary Foods and Drinks in 2026 for Healthier Students In 2026, schools across the United Arab Emirates are enforcing stricter bans on sugary foods, fizzy drinks and other unhealthy snacks on campus as a part of a broader effort by education and health authorities to improve children’s well-being, behaviour in class and…
NEW DELHI: Despite strong evidence linking alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages to cancers, liver disease, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and road injuries, both products are becoming more affordable in India, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned, calling weak tax design across South-East Asia a major public-health failure.Across two recent global reports, the WHO ranks South-East…
Dogs are naturally curious and often eager to share in the sweet treats we enjoy, from cookies and cakes to ice cream and candy. While offering a small bite may seem harmless, sugar is not a suitable part of their diet. Naturally occurring sugars in fruits can be safe in moderation, but added sugars and…
After eight years of a relentless campaign against the term ‘ORS’ (oral rehydration solution) being used for many packaged beverages, often high in sugar, Hyderabad-based paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh has finally seen a breakthrough. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued an advisory last week banning food and beverage companies from using the term…
