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Rights Groups Warn Of Starvation In Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes That Killed 29
More than 100 charity and human rights groups said that Israel's blockade and ongoing military offensive are pushing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip toward starvation, as Israeli strikes killed another 29 people overnight.
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"Horror Show": Gaza Hospital Says 21 Children Died From Starvation In 3 Days
The head of Gaza's largest hospital on Tuesday said 21 children have died due to malnutrition and starvation in the Palestinian territory in the past three days, while Israel pressed a devastating assault.
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Humanitarian Funding Cuts Put 11 Million Refugees At Risk: UN
Massive cuts to humanitarian budgets risk leaving more than 11 million refugees without desperately needed aid, the United Nations warned Friday.
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1 In 10 Children Screened In UN Agency's Gaza Clinics Malnourished: Report
One in 10 children screened in clinics run by the United Nations refugee agency in Gaza since 2024 has been malnourished. Since January 2024, UNRWA said it had screened more than 240,000 boys and girls under the age of five in its clinics.
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Gaza's Unborn At Risk: Pregnant Woman Can Only Pray For A Healthy Baby
At six months pregnant, displaced Palestinian woman Fatima Arfa wishes she could be buying cute clothes and toys for the special day when she delivers a healthy, safe child.
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Scientist In Mexico Develops Tortillas For People With No Fridge
The wheat flour version of Tortillas developed by food scientist Raquel Gomez and her team contains probiotics -- live microorganisms found in yogurt and other fermented foods.
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Can Improved Gut Health Help Battle The Triple Burden Of Malnutrition In India? Expert Weighs In
It is quite possible that, despite consuming high-quality food, poor gut health hinders nutrient absorption, leaving the body deprived.
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Malnutrition: The Domino Effect Of Undernourished Soil
India has stubbornly high malnutrition figures, with one in five children under five reported to be wasted. And the food we eat is not the only reason behind our nutritional status. Agricultural practices play a crucial role, too.
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India's Leadership In AI Will Drive Innovation Worldwide: Bill Gates
AI will accelerate advancements in areas like mRNA vaccines, agricultural innovation, and the fight against malnutrition, said Bill Gates.
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11,710 Children In Odisha Suffering From Severe Acute Malnutrition: Government
Tribal-populated Mayurbhanj district has 1,460 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition, the highest in the state, said Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida.
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Chinese Influencer Adopts Pig Feed Diet to Save Money, Sparking Health Concerns
Popular Chinese influencer Kong Yufeng, known as "King Kong Liuke," has sparked health concerns by revealing her diet of pig feed, costing just 3 yuan (Rs 35) per day, to save money.
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Study Suggest Microbiome-Boosting Supplements as a Solution to Severe Malnutrition in Children
A recent study in Bangladesh highlights the potential of microbiome-directed supplements in treating severe malnutrition among children. Conducted by Jeffrey Gordon from Washington University and Tahmeed Ahmed from the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, the research involved 124 children aged 12 to 18 months. Those receiving the ...
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Opinion | When Will Centre Understand That India's Malnutrition Problem Is Real?
Uttar Pradesh tops the list in zero-food children. Madhya Pradesh allocates a meagre Rs 12 daily to tackle malnutrition. An elderly disabled woman crawls in Odisha to collect her pension and rations.
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Rs 12 Per Child To Tackle Malnutrition In Madhya Pradesh. Is It Enough?
Over 1.36 lakh children are currently malnourished in Madhya Pradesh, but the state government's daily allocation for severely malnourished children remains a modest Rs 12.
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"Great Example": Bill Gates On India's Focus On Reducing Malnutrition
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said he would give India "an A"for its focus on solving the problem of malnutrition.
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Rights Groups Warn Of Starvation In Gaza Amid Israeli Strikes That Killed 29
More than 100 charity and human rights groups said that Israel's blockade and ongoing military offensive are pushing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip toward starvation, as Israeli strikes killed another 29 people overnight.
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"Horror Show": Gaza Hospital Says 21 Children Died From Starvation In 3 Days
The head of Gaza's largest hospital on Tuesday said 21 children have died due to malnutrition and starvation in the Palestinian territory in the past three days, while Israel pressed a devastating assault.
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Humanitarian Funding Cuts Put 11 Million Refugees At Risk: UN
Massive cuts to humanitarian budgets risk leaving more than 11 million refugees without desperately needed aid, the United Nations warned Friday.
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1 In 10 Children Screened In UN Agency's Gaza Clinics Malnourished: Report
One in 10 children screened in clinics run by the United Nations refugee agency in Gaza since 2024 has been malnourished. Since January 2024, UNRWA said it had screened more than 240,000 boys and girls under the age of five in its clinics.
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Gaza's Unborn At Risk: Pregnant Woman Can Only Pray For A Healthy Baby
At six months pregnant, displaced Palestinian woman Fatima Arfa wishes she could be buying cute clothes and toys for the special day when she delivers a healthy, safe child.
-
Scientist In Mexico Develops Tortillas For People With No Fridge
The wheat flour version of Tortillas developed by food scientist Raquel Gomez and her team contains probiotics -- live microorganisms found in yogurt and other fermented foods.
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Can Improved Gut Health Help Battle The Triple Burden Of Malnutrition In India? Expert Weighs In
It is quite possible that, despite consuming high-quality food, poor gut health hinders nutrient absorption, leaving the body deprived.
-
Malnutrition: The Domino Effect Of Undernourished Soil
India has stubbornly high malnutrition figures, with one in five children under five reported to be wasted. And the food we eat is not the only reason behind our nutritional status. Agricultural practices play a crucial role, too.
-
India's Leadership In AI Will Drive Innovation Worldwide: Bill Gates
AI will accelerate advancements in areas like mRNA vaccines, agricultural innovation, and the fight against malnutrition, said Bill Gates.
-
11,710 Children In Odisha Suffering From Severe Acute Malnutrition: Government
Tribal-populated Mayurbhanj district has 1,460 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition, the highest in the state, said Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida.
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Chinese Influencer Adopts Pig Feed Diet to Save Money, Sparking Health Concerns
Popular Chinese influencer Kong Yufeng, known as "King Kong Liuke," has sparked health concerns by revealing her diet of pig feed, costing just 3 yuan (Rs 35) per day, to save money.
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Study Suggest Microbiome-Boosting Supplements as a Solution to Severe Malnutrition in Children
A recent study in Bangladesh highlights the potential of microbiome-directed supplements in treating severe malnutrition among children. Conducted by Jeffrey Gordon from Washington University and Tahmeed Ahmed from the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, the research involved 124 children aged 12 to 18 months. Those receiving the ...
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Opinion | When Will Centre Understand That India's Malnutrition Problem Is Real?
Uttar Pradesh tops the list in zero-food children. Madhya Pradesh allocates a meagre Rs 12 daily to tackle malnutrition. An elderly disabled woman crawls in Odisha to collect her pension and rations.
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Rs 12 Per Child To Tackle Malnutrition In Madhya Pradesh. Is It Enough?
Over 1.36 lakh children are currently malnourished in Madhya Pradesh, but the state government's daily allocation for severely malnourished children remains a modest Rs 12.
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"Great Example": Bill Gates On India's Focus On Reducing Malnutrition
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has said he would give India "an A"for its focus on solving the problem of malnutrition.
