malnutrition
Study: Developing World Has 5% Chance Of Meeting UN Child Hunger Target
Insufficient progress has been made on halving the number of children who suffer from hunger, says a new Lancet study.
Abbott, Syngene To Open First Nutrition R&D Center In India
Abbott, in collaboration with Syngene, today announced plans to establish its first nutrition research and development center in India.
Genes Associated With Childhood Obesity Identified In Largest Ever Study
A large international collaborative study has identified at least two new gene variants that increase the risk of common childhood obesity.
Study: Heart Disease Risk In India Greater Than US, Europe
The Indian Heart Watch study reveals a growing cardiovascular disease epidemic in India: the risk for heart disease is now higher there than in the U.S. and Western Europe.
Fizzy Soda May Lead To Narrowing Of Retinal Arteries, Study
Scientists can already see damage in the eyes of children who have been drinking fizzy drinks and eating too many carbohydrates.
OMG! (Oh My Gulay) Campaign To Promote Eating Vegetables In Philippines
Celebrities are working with the Philippines government in a recently launched nationwide media campaign to lift the consumption of fresh produce and fight malnutrition among young people.
Study: Drinking A Lot Of Soda Linked To Asthma And COPD
A new study reveals a dose-response relationship between drinking large amounts of carbonated drinks and the chances of suffering from asthma and COPD.
Sri Lanka: Tea Rich But Nutrient Poor
Tea in Sri Lanka is one of the country's biggest cash crops, but families working on tea estates are among the nation's poorest in terms of earnings as well as nutrition, experts say.
New FAO Report Reveals Serious Malnutrition Concerns In North Korea
A new report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Program has revealed concerns over the nutrition situation in North Korea, particularly among young children.
