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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.

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.

19 Apr 2023

Current evidence on the role of pre-pregnancy diets on child health outcomes

Researchers explored the existing evidence on pre-pregnancy diet and maternal and child outcomes.

19 Apr 2023

The rate of older Californians dying of malnutrition has accelerated

A growing number of California's oldest residents are dying of malnutrition, a yearslong trend that accelerated during the covid pandemic.

13 Apr 2023

Prenatal and early childhood nutritional exposures: a review of the developmental contributions to obesity

Researchers reviewed the latest studies on nutritional exposures during prenatal and early childhood stages.

11 Apr 2023

ACC to host annual Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course

The American College of Cardiology will host the annual Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course on April 14-16, 2023, in Washington, DC.

10 Apr 2023

AI tool highlights the need to improve diets in long-term care

A detailed analysis of consumed food showed there is a need to improve diets in long-term care (LTC) homes to make them healthier for residents.

29 Mar 2023

Scientists assess the benefits offered by forests, trees and green spaces for human health

The global scientific evidence of the multiple types of benefits that forests, trees and green spaces have on human health has now been assessed by an international and interdisciplinary team of scientists.

21 Mar 2023

New definitions can specify high-risk comorbidity combinations for older surgical patients

A new way to identify more specific, higher-risk groups of older surgical patients can help in clinical decision-making and accurately comparing the performance of one hospital to another, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

16 Mar 2023

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

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

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

What are the top 10 public health challenges in 2023?

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

Obesity management: a women's health approach

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

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

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

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

Current evidence on the role of pre-pregnancy diets on child health outcomes

The rate of older Californians dying of malnutrition has accelerated

Prenatal and early childhood nutritional exposures: a review of the developmental contributions to obesity

ACC to host annual Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course

AI tool highlights the need to improve diets in long-term care

Scientists assess the benefits offered by forests, trees and green spaces for human health

New definitions can specify high-risk comorbidity combinations for older surgical patients

What are the risk factors associated with post-acute SARS-CoV-2 infection?

A review on two novel eating disorders

TTUHSC El Paso collaborates with Doctors of the World USA to launch the Border Health Program

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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