Malnutrition

World Leprosy Day 2019: What Is Leprosy? Know The Symptoms, Causes And Who Is At Risk

Health | DoctorNDTV | Wednesday January 30, 2019

World Leprosy Day 2019: The day aims to spread awareness about leprosy, the impact of discrimination and social stigma attached to the disease.

More Than A Quarter Of Delhi Children Below 5 Underweight; Foods That Will Help Your Child Gain Weight

Health | DoctorNDTV | Wednesday January 23, 2019

"Malnutrition is not just lack of food, it is a combination of factors like insufficient protein, energy and micronutrients, poor care and feeding practices, inadequate health services, frequent infections or disease, and poor water and sanitation."

Study Says Poor Nutrition During Pregnancy May Advance Menopause

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Thursday December 6, 2018

The study also revealed that prenatal malnutrition was associated with a higher risk of premature ovarian failure.

One Third Of World's Stunted Children In India, Nutrition Report Reveals

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 29, 2018

India is facing a major malnutrition crisis as it holds almost a third of the world's burden for growth inhibition, according to a global nutrition report published on Thursday.

Microsoft, Amazon, Google Join Fight to Prevent Famine

Agence France-Presse | Monday September 24, 2018

The tech firms "will use the predictive power of data to trigger funding" to take action before it becomes a crisis.

Tribal School Girl Student Dies; NGO Says It's Due To Malnutrition

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 2, 2018

A 14-year-old girl studying in a government-run school for tribals near Palghar in Maharashtra has died, prompting questions by an NGO over the circumstances of her death.

Tech To Help Anganwadi Workers In Indore To Battle Malnutrition

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 30, 2018

Anganwadi workers in rural areas of Indore district could now monitor the health and nutritional status of women and children online with the help of tablet computers.

3 Children In Jharkhand Shelter Home Dies Of Alleged Malnutrition

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 27, 2018

Three "underweight" children of a Jharkhand government sponsored shelter home have died allegedly of malnutrition last week, an official said today.

Infosys Arm To Hold Contest On Malnutrition In India

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 24, 2018

Global software major's Infosys Science Foundation will hold an eight-week online contest for teenage students across India on finding a solution to malnutrition among children below five years and pregnant women, said the not-for-profit organisation on Thursday.

2 Of 3 Indians Stunted Due To Malnutrition, Earn 13 Per Cent Less: Report

India News | Written by Nimisha Jaiswal | Thursday August 16, 2018

India has the fourth highest number of stunted people in the workforce in the world, according to a new study by the World Bank. 66 per cent Indians in the workforce are stunted because of childhood malnutrition, which leads to a 13 per cent loss in income per capita, the report finds.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Impatient To Take India To New Heights

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 15, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 72nd Independence Day today, said the country was on a new trajectory of growth due to initiatives in the last four years of his government and asserted that he was impatient to take the country ahead of many others in the world.

Child's Remains Found In New Mexico Compound Where 11 Children Were Found

World News | Reuters | Wednesday August 8, 2018

Authorities in New Mexico have recovered the remains of a young boy inside the ramshackle compound where 11 other children were found alive but malnourished in a raid on the site last week, the Taos County sheriff said on Wednesday.

5 Signs Your Body Is Not Getting The Right Diet

Natasha Chopra | Tuesday February 6, 2018

Our body tries to communicate with us through various ways. Having a balanced diet is of utmost importance as it is one of the most effective ways to feed the body with essential vitamins and minerals. Your diet can tell a lot about your overall health

Indonesia Declares Papua Health Crisis Under Control

World News | Reuters | Tuesday February 6, 2018

A measles and malnutrition crisis that killed dozens of children in Indonesia's impoverished province of Papua over the past few months is under control, the health ministry said on Tuesday.

PM Reviews Efforts and Progress Made To Prevent Malnutrition In The Country

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Saturday November 25, 2017

The meeting attended by officials from the Prime Minister's Office, NITI Aayog and other ministries, discussed the current status of Malnutrition in the country and related problems.