nutrition
Asia’s Thirst For Baby Formula Milk Raises Health Concerns
An unquenchable thirst for infant and baby formula in China and Southeast Asia is raising concerns about the health of millions of mothers and their babies.
Rising Obesity Risk Among China’s ‘Left Behind Children’
Children left behind in rural China while their parents head to the cities for work face an increased risk of obesity, research suggests.
China & Singapore Strengthen Ties With Joint Research Institute
The four-party agreement will look into sustainable urban development, next-generation electric vehicles and intelligent urban transportation systems, among other research areas.
Food Fortification Could Avert A Million Deaths, Experts Say
Joint partnerships between public and private sector in food fortification could help meet national health and social needs.
Mini-Pig Study: Inflammation May Drive Diabetic Kidney Injury
A study in pigs has uncovered the mechanistic link between diet, diabetes and kidney failure.
Germination Can Make Buckwheat More Nutritious
Germinated buckwheat has a better nutritional profile and antioxidant content than ungerminated buckwheat, scientists say.
The Future Of Food
Technological advancements may have saved us once during the Green Revolution, but will they be able to deal with the food challenges of tomorrow? Sim Shuzhen investigates.
Mead Johnson Opens US$325 Million Facility In Singapore
Seeking to stay close to the growing Asian pediatric nutrition market, Mead Johnson opens a new manufacturing and research facility in Singapore.
Sticking To Traditional Diet Helps American Asians Beat Diabetes
Asian Americans are at a greater risk of diabetes than their Caucasian counterparts but they can counteract it by staying on a traditional Asian diet.
