A recent survey by the Indian government shows that Indians are getting fatter. Obesity increased by more than 4% in both men and women in India in the last five years. More alarmingly, it also became more prevalent in children under the age of five years.
Experts say too much body fat increases the risk of serious diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart prob ... Show More
Nov 2022
What has changed 10 years after 2012 Delhi bus rape?
The fatal Delhi gang rape in 2012, also known as the Nirbhaya case, is seen as a watershed moment in India’s efforts to tackle sexual violence against women. The case had sparked massive protests and led to tougher anti-rape laws. Conversations around rape, often regarded as tabo ... Show More
26m 29s
Nov 2022
Is pay parity a game-changer for Indian women cricketers?
India is a cricket-loving nation, with the sport played all over the country - from grassroots gully (street) cricket to domestic, national and international leagues. The Board of Control for Cricket in India is the world’s richest cricket governing body, with a net worth of arou ... Show More
26m 29s
Mar 2021
Has the food industry made Covid worse?
Obesity is a major factor in which countries have the worst Covid-19 death rates, a new report suggests. So could this be a moment of reckoning for food and beverage businesses?Manuela Saragosa hears from John Wilding, president of the World Obesity Federation, which produced the ... Show More
17m 58s
Nov 2021
Is Being Fat Bad For You?
For nearly four decades, Americans have heard a simple story about health, longevity and obesity. This week, we learn it's a little more complicated.
Thanks to Katherine Flegal, Paul Campos, Jeff Hunger and Jason Salemi for helping us research and fact-check this episode!
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1h 25m
Apr 2024
What’s Wrong With India's Processed Food Industry?
Alarmed by recent reports of questionable ingredients in baby food, protein powders, and even masalas, The Morning Brief podcast delves into the state of India's processed food industry and its product safety system. Host Kiran Somvanshi dissects the issue with Dr. Arun Gupta, co ... Show More
31m 34s
Feb 2023
Where does our fat go when we exercise?
If, like this week’s Crowdscience listener Lili, you’re an avid gymgoer, you may well have wondered where your fat disappears to when you exercise? Well, the short answer is that we convert it to energy that powers a whole range of physical processes, from breathing to walking as ... Show More
34m 7s