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Malnutrition is a condition which occurs when there is a deficiency of certain vital nutrients in a person’s diet. The deficiency fails to meet the demands of the body leading to effects on the growth, physical health, mood, behaviour and other functions of the body. Malnutrition commonly affects children and the elderly.

How does the Indian diet fit in with the EAT-Lancet Reference Diet?

Research compared food consumption patterns in India to the EAT-Lancet reference diet, highlighting variations across income groups, regions, and sectors. It aims to assess the alignment with sustainable and healthy eating recommendations.

14 Jun 2023

Study provides a more complete picture of sickle cell disease mortality burden

A new study suggests the number of deaths due to sickle cell disease is 11 times higher than what is indicated from mortality data sources alone. Sickle cell disease is not just underdiagnosed, but it also increases risk of infection and of death from conditions like stroke, heart problems, kidney problems, and pregnancy complications.

13 Jun 2023

Study reveals how p62 bodies control redox-independent stress response

Cellular stress, or oxidative stress, occurs when there is a buildup of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which interferes with cellular mechanisms and can even cause damage to proteins, lipids, and DNA.

12 Jun 2023

Seaweed farming may help solve global hunger and malnutrition

To help solve hunger and malnutrition while also slowing climate change, some farmers could shift from land to sea, suggests a recent study from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

8 Jun 2023

Pneumothorax prevalence in COVID-19 and influenza patients

Researchers examined the occurrence and patient risk factors involved in pneumothorax.

8 Jun 2023

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Concerns about the environment, ethics, and health drive the adoption of plant-based diets, but the healthiness of next-generation plant-based alternatives remains uncertain. Research explores the need to optimize nutrient profiles, digestibility, and bioavailability of plant-based foods for enhanced health benefits.

4 Jun 2023

The US, UK and Qatar launch a $10.5 million drought assistance and resilience program to help Somalia

Today (25 May 2023) the United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the British Embassy in Mogadishu, and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) announced the launch of a $10.5 million drought assistance and resilience program through the Building Resilient Communities in Somalia (BRCiS) consortium.

2 Jun 2023

Research could help develop better treatments for swallowing disorders

Sensory cells in the vagus nerve can detect and locate food in the esophagus. Their signals help transport the food onward to the stomach. Signal failure leads to swallowing disorders, say a team led by Carmen Birchmeier at the Max Delbrück Center.

26 May 2023

Combination of genetic and environmental factors increases the risk of cleft lip

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

24 May 2023

Ultra-processed foods and drinks: A deadly combination for health and the environment

Research investigates the association between ultra-processed food and drink consumption and its impact on both health and the environment. The study explores the effects of ultra-processed foods and drinks on all-cause mortality rates, shedding light on their potential risks.

22 May 2023

UK’s first Centre for Phage Research highlights Actiphage in the KTN UK Phage Innovation Showcase

Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium that has evolved to evade the body’s immune system; now, its natural enemy, a phage, is being used to detect the infection at an early stage.

18 May 2023

Malnutrition looms over Japan's 'Cinderella weight' women: Study warns of health risks

Study aimed to determine the nutritional status of young women at "Cinderella weight" in Japan. The results showed that underweight women had lower handgrip strength, cholesterol levels, and lymphocyte count and were prone to malnutrition due to low dietary diversity and deficiencies in various vitamins and minerals.

9 May 2023

Malnourished children live in poorer African households whilst overweight children are in rich homes

Higher numbers of malnourished children suffering from stunting and wasting are found in poorer households in East and Southern Africa, whilst more overweight children live in the richest homes, a new study reveals.

4 May 2023

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

Researchers discuss the global public health challenges for the year 2023, which include health systems, mental health, substance abuse, infectious diseases, malnutrition and food insecurity, sexual and reproductive health, environmental pollution, climate, cancer, and diabetes.

3 May 2023

Swedish research offers insights to improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes in India

Researchers at Lund University have shown that diabetes can be divided into five subgroups, and that there are genetic differences between the four subgroups relating to type 2 diabetes.

3 May 2023

Obesity management: a women's health approach

Researchers provide a women's health perspective on obesity.

1 May 2023

Mother-child microbiota bond: Transmission shapes future health and development

Research discusses the link between the gut microbiome and health, particularly in early life. It explores the acquisition and transmission of early-life microbiota from mother to child and potential interventions for improving health outcomes.

25 Apr 2023

Edible insects: A gut feeling for a sustainable and healthy future

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20 Apr 2023

Central African Republic experiences severe health and humanitarian emergency, study reveals

A new study by public health researchers presents stark evidence that the Central African Republic (CAR) is experiencing a severe health and humanitarian emergency, with what is likely the highest measured nationwide mortality rate in the world, a rate four times higher than a 2010 United Nations estimate.

19 Apr 2023

Food taboos can lead to nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition for mothers and unborn children

One in five pregnant women in Ethiopia are deliberating staying under nourished for fear of fetal deformities and giving birth to big babies, public health researchers say.