Articles related to "Malnutrition"

Deadly hunger is something most Westerners can not fully comprehend, yet for millions of children in developing nations it is a daily reality.

More than one in four children in the developing world are malnourished. China is working hard to reach the goal set by the U.N. to reduce child poverty by 2015.

Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti are facing a major food crisis after continued drought and increased food prices. Find out more about the situation and how you can help.

Chronic malnutrition has become a multi-generational issue, and the global food shortage has an economic impact that goes far beyond the ability to buy enough food.

Never in the history of mankind have so many people been so hungry. Since 2007 rising food prices and economic crises have slowed progress towards alleviating hunger.

Researchers are revealing surprising discoveries about malnutrition and starving children worldwide - also known as "child wasting." Is this a new psychological disorder?

Disordered eating damages liver functioning. It is impossible to live without a liver. If damage is not extensive, the liver may be able to heal itself.

Diluting infant formula with water or supplementing an infant's diet with water can cause water intoxication and malnutrition in a baby.

Difficult lives were made more difficult in peasant Russia by lack of proper nutrition and supervision, common ailments like diarrhea, and domestic violence.

Eliana and Luisel Ramos, both anorexic models, have died from symptoms of eating disorders.

Anorexia Nervosa is a debilitating and damaging illness which can cause huge distress to sufferers and their family.

We are surrounded by food in the supermarkets, yet there are serious food shortages in the Third World. Can't we take a hint and cut down on our calories?

Recognizing and treating the causes of malnutrition in ALS, can help promote an increased quality of life

Recognition that the loss of appetite and weight loss associated with cancer is a result of cancer-induced inflammation, may provide therapeutic approaches.

Before you buy a puppy, make sure you know everything about where the puppy came from. There are many dangers to purchasing a dog from a puppy mill.

Countless animals, some of them rare or threatened, waste away each year in poorly designed, atrociously managed roadside zoos.

Women are especially vulnerable to crimes of violence and the effects of war. The loss of security and infrastructure increases the risks of rape and maternal death.

1 out of 4 Sierra Leonean children are losing their lives to easily preventable diseases driving home the urgent need for education and economic development.

It isn't always easy to understand the daily issues of someone who is suffering from a chronic illness such as Crohn's; here are some tips.

Some species of birds have naturally bald heads for various reasons; for others baldness is caused by abnormal molting or health problems.

CARE is a humanitarian organization that fights global poverty by focusing on women in communities to improve education, prevent the spread of AIDS and provide food.

Notable differences in nutrition between younger and retired populations may not be so obvious, and your "health age" may have something to do with it.

Besides the gastrointestinal tract, celiac disease can affect many other bodily symptoms, and it's often associated with other disorders.

Anorexic model Eliana Ramos, sister of Luisel, has also died of starvation. Eating disorders are cited as the cause of death.

Bow-legs, also called genu varum, bandy-leg and tibia vara, are a specific deformity resulting in the appearance of outward bowing of the legs.

In October 2001, Canada made a commitment to help rebuild Afghanistan. Eight years later, Canadians debate their ongoing involvement.

More Iraqi civilians died in the aftermath of the 1991 Persian Gulf War - due to sanction induced hunger and sickness - than from the actual war itself.

Dry skin affects millions of people on a daily basis. There is a variety of reasons for an individual to have dry skin, as well as ways to treat and prevent dry skin.

Global Gardening and Square Foot Gardening Foundation work to end world hunger. "Help End World Hunger" reports on this international charity & gives world hunger facts.

More and more people are opting for cosmetic surgery to address post weight loss problems. A new meta-analysis shows a sound nutritional status enhances recovery.

Young orangutans, orphaned as their mothers are killed and their forest homes destroyed by logging, are being rescued and taught skills they need to survive in the wild.

Childhood malnutrition was a troubling issue for parents and doctors in the early 1900s. Toronto doctors set to work, developing infant food with essential ingredients.

The myth of Aboriginal genetic difference is being made reality through malnutrition, resulting in a plague of Syndrome X.

Zinc is the second most abundantly distributed trace element in the body. Persons with normal zinc stores probably don't benefit from supplementation.

Master Cleanse is a product that claims to help people begin a detox diet and lose weight by flushing the body from toxins.

Due to escalating poverty and malnutrition in Lesotho, EU has provided 12 million Euro to assist HIV/AIDS orphans with money to supplement their monthly income.

This article covers the most common complications seen in Crohn's disease, and the surgical treatment of obstruction, fistulas and inflamed bowel.

The status of health care in Afghanistan has been decimated by decades of war. Disease epidemics are common, including outbreaks of polio. Infant mortality is also high.

Earth Democracy is a book and a global movement. Shiva outlines the fundamental concepts: chiefly that all markets must respect the environment that sustains them.

According to medical experts, marks, ridges, odd colors, spots, or nails changing shape can indicate anything from a previous fever to kidney problems to lung cancer.

Learning how anorexia nervosa starts is a major step towards treating it. This insight into the causes and treatments of eating disorders may help people with anorexia.

Learning how to avoid recurrent boils involves properly managing the carrier state of Staphylococcus aureus, the causative germ and taking care of personal hygiene.

Spirulina looks and smells like one might find it at the bottom of an aquarium; however, this fresh-water plant derives its energy from sunlight through photosynthesis.

Yeast infections can occur in the gastrointestinal system and can wreak havoc on a person's body before they ever realize it.

Chupacabra tales make spooky Halloween lore. The 'goatsucker' story originated in Puerto Rico where mysterious creatures sucked the blood from goats and small animals.

Vegetarians and vegans should prepare for surgery in advance to aid in the recovery process and avoid nutrient disadvantages.

Zinc is an essential micronutrient for human metabolism. However, routine blood tests will not reveal a zinc deficiency, so it may go unrecognized.

By the mid-1990's North Korea was on the brink of collapse, unable to feed his starving population Kim Jong-il announced a new 'army first' policy prioritising supplies.

Hunger in modern Africa is a direct result of Africa's contact with Europe since the 15th century. This disrupted African agriculture in favor of capitalist monoculture.

Actions come from bodily movements while our thoughts arise from our brain. Morality is based on actions and thoughts, thus morality has a physical basis.