Widely Prescribed Anti-parasite Drug Targets Cancer-causing Protein Aug 13, 2008
29, 2008) Cryptosporidium parvum is a tiny yet insidious waterborne parasite that wreaks havoc worldwide, causing diarrhea and malnutrition in small children in developing countries, and severe disease in AIDS. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Rwanda partnership begins major fundraising effort Aug 13, 2008
Health challenges such as AIDS, malaria and malnutrition ravage the African community that Hansen visited, and during the presentation he explained what the overall goal of the partnership project was ... There are thousands of people who are going to die every week of malnutrition and AIDS and the lack of medical care, and we all know that but it doesn't really effect us, he said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Chronic Protein Deficiency Hard on Kids' Brains Aug 12, 2008
The research was conducted in India, a country with a high rate of child malnutrition despite its current economic boom. The World Health Organization estimates that for the years 1990 to 1997, more than half of Indian children younger than 5 were undernourished, according to Dr. Bhoomika R. Kar, from the University of Allahabad in India, and colleagues. (MEDLINEplus)
‘Pouring in': Hoardings, tough economy keep animal shelters full Aug 11, 2008
The malnutrition left their coats rough and dull, with bald patches. It was one of five hoarding calls the shelter has received since it was involved in a high-profile rescue last October; before that, the shelter assisted in only two or three hoarding situations a year, Drake said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
East Africa: Horn of Africa At Tipping Point [press release] Aug 11, 2008
Women and children are suffering most from malnutrition and many are now only surviving because of supplementary food rations. Small holders and pastoralists must be helped to get back on their feet as soon as possible. (allAfrica.com)
Feeding Sudan Aug 11, 2008
The result: less food and soaring malnutrition rates, particularly among children. On top of this is the broader problem of trying to find affordable grains on the world market when prices are higher than they have been in decades. (International Herald Tribune)
Ethiopia struggles with 'green' hunger Aug 10, 2008
More than 400 children die every day from malnutrition. Ethiopia is one of the few African nations with its own factory for Plumpy'nut, a peanut-based paste used to remedy acute malnutrition. (Boston Globe)
Zimbabwe says power-sharing talks reach milestone Aug 10, 2008
"Without the immediate resumption of food aid across the country, widespread hunger and worsening malnutrition are unavoidable.". Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Poor will suffer more on warming Aug 9, 2008
"The global burden of climate-change-attributable diarrhea and malnutrition are already the largest in the world in Southeastern Asian countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, and Nepal," one UN report said. "Illness and death are expected to increase from diarrheal diseases due to drought and flooding and are also expected from increased amounts of cholera bacteria in coastal waters.". (Boston Globe)
Home-heating disaster looms Aug 9, 2008
A frozen Katrina will be measured in hypothermia cases and malnutrition or unfilled prescriptions if the poor are forced to spend grocery or medicine money on fuel. Fire marshals worry that families will turn to dangerous makeshift heating alternatives, risking fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. (Boston Globe)
A lofty hero moved by rescue mission Aug 9, 2008
All survived 3 years of beatings, disease and malnutrition. All escaped in the last months of the war. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Djibouti: UN Appeals for Assistance for Drought-Stricken Country Aug 9, 2008
A joint Government-UN evaluation found that in rural Djibouti, there has been a catastrophic loss of livestock and soaring malnutrition, with over half the population living in extreme poverty ... The new call will also help children under the age of five at risk of malnutrition by doubling the number of children in remote areas reached to 25,000. (allAfrica.com)
Laos opens Vietnam War caves Aug 9, 2008
One woman I met in Viengxay lost eight of her 10 children from fighting, disease and malnutrition. After the war the area remained off-limits to foreigners because it was used to "re-educate" senior officers of the former anti-communist army. (Yahoo News -- Vietnam)
North Korean Olympians Get Pyongyang's Rice Gruel, Boiled Beans in Beijing Aug 8, 2008
Even the more modest intake of North Korea's archers, wrestlers, swimmers, table-tennis players and other Olympic participants will be more than that of the average citizen back home, where millions face malnutrition because of the country's worst food crisis in a decade, according to the. For athletes going abroad, their mood is easily affected by climate and food,'' said Pyongyang Unban's Kim. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
How work visas help to enslave young migrants Aug 8, 2008
Dr Bales said three patterns of abuse followed: sleep deprivation, then malnutrition and psychological manipulation, including threats of deportation and corrupt officials should workers venture outside the house. Worker visas, such as the 457 visa in Australia, could lead to slavery if employers were inadequately monitored, Dr Bales said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pain amid Plenty Aug 8, 2008
An uncle bears the body of a 6-month-old who died of malnutrition Photograph for TIME by Thomas Dworzak / Magnum Article Tools ... In the six weeks to mid-July, M;decins Sans Fronti;res (MSF) treated 11,800 Ethiopian children for severe acute malnutrition ... 6 million people are at risk, and 75,000 children have severe acute malnutrition. (Time.com)
IN OUR VIEW: People with eating disorders need help Aug 7, 2008
They can suffer from malnutrition, and there can be damage to the heart and kidneys. Treatment often requires inpatient care. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Aug 7, 2008
Without clean water, babies fed formula are likely to have digestive problems and suffer from malnutrition. Clinics recommending that women not breastfeed children because of their HIV status should be sure that the woman has access to the supplies necessary to safely use replacement feeding. (Suite101.com)
UN warning on India child health Aug 6, 2008
Unicef says avoidable diseases like pneumonia and diarrhoea and a high rate of malnutrition are the major causes of child death in the region. The report says that in India "one out of every three women is underweight which puts them at risk of having low birth weight babies. These babies are 20 times more likely to die in infancy than healthy babies". (BBC News -- Health)
UNICEF: More than 2 mln children die in India in 2006 Aug 6, 2008
"The divide between rich and poor is rising at a troubling rate, leaving vast numbers of mothers and children at risk of increasing relative poverty and continued exclusion from quality primary healthcare services," the report said, adding that pneumonia, diarrhoea and malnutrition are major causes of child death in the region. Also, in India, one out of every three women is underweight, which put them at risk of having low-birth-weight babies, who are 20 times more likely to die in infancy than... (Xinhua)
MDGs hinge on India, China child health care Aug 6, 2008
Pneumonia, diarrhoea and malnutrition are the major causes of child death in the region. But vast inequities in income, geography, gender and ethnicity stand in the way of children surviving and thriving. (Hindu)
An old scourge persists in N.C. Aug 6, 2008
TB is a common illness of poverty, passed among people crowded in dark, unventilated rooms, and among people whose immune systems are weakened by malnutrition and other diseases. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS. (News & Observer)
Facing up to our failure with HIV/AIDS Aug 5, 2008
people in Africa share yet a totally different set that ironically are the same symptoms as malaria, malnutrition, chronic parasite infections, etc. Did you know that half of the US Army recruits that test HIV positive are woman and the other half are men. (Chicago Tribune)
More AIDS risked as poor women trade sex for food Aug 5, 2008
Experts at the conference, a biennial gathering of global medical experts and government officials, also said malnutrition increased the risks for people already infected with AIDS, experts added. HIV drugs can upset the stomach if taken without food and AIDS patients, many also infected with tuberculosis, need more nutrients and calories. (AlertNet)
The lowdown on eating disorders Aug 5, 2008
Although healthy eating is recommended, an extended deprivation of certain fats and animal products leads to malnutrition and ultimately, an untimely death. The name itself suggests that this is a condition similar to anorexia, which is as it is, an unhealthy obsession. (Manila Standard Today)
NEWSWEEK: Media Lead Sheet/August 11, 2008 Issue Aug 4, 2008
It's gained a cult following among those who say it can kill pain, disease and malnutrition. Critics brand MonaVie a "legalized scam" that benefits only a few top executives. (PR Newswire)
* Food-fuel crisis hits Haiti where it hurts the most Aug 4, 2008
At a center in the Fort Mercredi slum, rail-thin women cradled infants with yellowing hair, a symptom of malnutrition. Now were having to feed the mothers as well as the babies, nurse Antonine Saint-Quitte said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Clinton says nutrition vital for HIV-infected children Aug 4, 2008
DAKAR, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Former U.S. President Bill Clinton said here Sunday that nutrition was vital for HIV-infected children in developing countries as malnutrition has made it hard for them to absorb the drugs. Clinton called for swift actions to lift the pressure of soaring food prices on the countries while speaking of children he saw in Ethiopia on the final day of his four-nation Africa tour that began last week. (Xinhuanet, China)
Help for eating disorders:Proposed law would requireinsurers to cover treatment Aug 3, 2008
Eating disorders can lead to malnutrition and can damage the kidneys and the heart or result in total organ failure. Drastic weight fluctuations bring stress to every part of the body, therapists said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Sudan:UN Chief Sounds Alarm on North-South Accord Aug 3, 2008
Steps taken to consolidate the peace agreement have been thwarted by the crisis in the western Sudanese region of Darfur, where as many as 300,000 people are estimated to have been killed as a result of direct combat, disease or malnutrition since 2003. Another 2. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Supporting Single Mothers Aug 3, 2008
Many migrate to cities where they face unemployment, health risks and malnutrition. As a network of women's rights NGOs in Kenya gains strength, the presence of single mothers as a significant group in society is being recognised, says Nandwa. (allAfrica.com)
Sudan: Darfur - Top UN Relief Official 'Deeply Troubled' By Attacks On Aid Workers Aug 2, 2008
More than 300,000 are estimated to have died, either through direct combat, malnutrition or disease, and another 2. 7 million others have been displaced from their homes since 2003. (allAfrica.com)
9 charged in death of disabled Philly teen Aug 2, 2008
Unable to help herself because of her cerebral palsy, she wasted away from malnutrition and maggot-infested bedsores that ate her flesh. She died alone on a putrid mattress in her mothers home, the floor covered in feces. (MSNBC -- Crime)
SOMALIA: IDPs out of food, more clashes in Beletweyne Aug 2, 2008
UNICEF recently announced it was scaling-up its nutrition programme after a survey found there had been an 11 percent increase in malnutrition in the past six months. Nearly 180,000 children in Somalia are acutely malnourished, with 25,000 severely malnourished, according to UNICEF. The areas where IDPs have taken refuge after fleeing the violence in Mogadishu are at greatest risk of malnutrition. (AlertNet)
Researchers Identify An Important Gene For A Healthy, Nutritious Plant Aug 2, 2008
"Enriching crops with mineral and vitamin nutrients will provide sustainable solutions to malnutrition," she says. The work was funded by the National Science Foundation. (Science Daily)
Somalia: Children Pay Heavy Price for Conflict - UN Aug 1, 2008
The agency recently announced it was scaling up its nutrition programme in the country after a survey found there had been an 11 per cent increase in malnutrition in the last six months ... Nearly 180,000 children in Somalia are acutely malnourished, with 25,000 severely malnourished, according to UNICEF, which added that the areas where internally displaced persons (IDPs) have taken refuge after fleeing the violence in Mogadishu are among the most at risk of malnutrition. (allAfrica.com)
Djibouti: Food And Water Shortages Escalate Aug 1, 2008
Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) in the country averaged 17 percent, rising to 25 in the northwest. A rate of 15 percent is regarded as the threshold for emergency. (allAfrica.com)
Nargis three months on: 700,000 children still in need Aug 1, 2008
Among the most significant threats highlighted in the report were child labour, school dropouts, malnutrition, and trafficking ... Once again, children will feel the effects of this the most, with the threat of malnutrition facing the youngest residents of affected regions if adequate support is not provided, according to PONJA.. (AlertNet)
AIDS in a time of hunger Aug 1, 2008
After all, hunger and malnutrition remain the leading cause of death worldwide, including the loss of three million children a year. This all undermines our national efforts to reach the UN Millennium Development Goals. (Globe and Mail)
Children National Day Aug 1, 2008
Acute malnutrition July 25, p. 8. Poor you, baby, but who should be responsible for your condition. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Off to Vietnam Jul 31, 2008
Pre-Fulbright, Hall had studied the effects of heat pasteurization of milk from HIV-infected mothers in Africa and the effects of zinc deficiency and malnutrition in rats, and done research with university outreach and international programs with UC Davis. His awards and honors include scholarships, travel grants, and election to the Phi Sigma Honor Society in Biological Sciences. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Breast-feeding is the best for babies, but social rules get in the way Jul 31, 2008
The Jakarta Post reported on July 7, 2008, malnutrition in Indonesia is linked to the decline in breast-feeding ... The report reveals, from January to June this year, some 31 malnutrition-related deaths of children under the age of five were reported in East Nusa Tenggara, 20 in West Nusa Tenggara, 10 in Lebak, Banten, and five in Bone, South Sulawesi ... According to Vincent, the primary cause of malnutrition is poor infant feeding practices, meaning inadequate breast-feeding and complementary... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Rise in hospital malnutrition cases Jul 31, 2008
SEND US NEWS, PICS, VIDEOS MMS 07907 902190 e: t: 01603 772443. Hospitals say they working hard to ensure patients are well nourished. (Norwich Evening News)
Rise in malnutrition on NHS wards Jul 31, 2008
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U.N.: Millions at risk in N.K. food crisis Jul 31, 2008
Diarrhea caused by wild food consumption is also one of the leading causes for malnutrition in children younger than 5, the WFP said. That is one factor in the increase in the number of malnourished and ill children being admitted to hospitals and institutions, the agency said. (CNN -- World)
Rise in dog cruelty convictions Jul 30, 2008
In another separate case, a dog was found in such a bad state of malnutrition that RSPCA workers struggled to identify the breed. As well as dogs, convictions against cat and horse owners have also risen. (BBC News -- UK)
North Korea food crisis worst in a decade: U.N. Jul 30, 2008
Many people are resorting to scavenging for wild fruits and vegetables, including seaweed, grass and roots, contributing to an apparent rise in malnutrition, de Margerie said. "They're simply running out of options," he said. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Diet shows that are hard to swallow Jul 30, 2008
Last week, a nutritionist checking in with Margaret and her daughter, Kayla, halfway into the process discovered that they were suffering hair loss, a symptom of malnutrition. But hey, they eventually lost more than 100 pounds between the two of them. (Globe and Mail)
Big rise in NHS feeding concerns Jul 30, 2008
The British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN) carried out a survey in September 2007 which revealed that one in four people admitted to hospital or a care home were at risk of malnutrition ... "Nutrition is the bedrock of good care and recovery from illness - older people are at particular risk of malnutrition and will struggle to respond to treatment or recover well if they are malnourished.". (BBC News)
U.N.: North Korea faces new food crisis Jul 30, 2008
The food shortage threatens widespread malnutrition, the World Food Program said. "Millions of vulnerable North Koreans are at risk of slipping toward precarious hunger levels," Jean-Pierre de Margerie, the WFP's country director for North Korea, told a news conference. (CNN -- World)
World Watch: The big picture: A troubled but hopeful world Jul 30, 2008
Great efforts are undertaken by the international community to reduce poverty, eliminate hunger, malnutrition and child diseases. The United Nations system, Bill and Melinda Gates, Bill Clinton, Warren Buffet and other prominent personalities have joined this noble cause. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Mucous breakthrough in mice holds promise for cystic fibrosis Jul 30, 2008
In the late 1930's, CF was usually recognized only after a child had died, often as a result of malnutrition or pneumonia. Medical awareness of CF has increased tremendously over the years, and doctors are now able to diagnose most patients within the first year of life. (EurekAlert!)
DR Congo: Peace Process Fragile, Civilians at Risk Jul 29, 2008
Acute malnutrition rates have reached an alarming 17 percent in some areas, well above emergency levels. Humanitarian agencies have tried to expand their programs since the signing of the peace agreement, but have suffered increased attacks by armed groups and unidentified bandits. (AlertNet)
Over 2,000 raped last month in Congo's east Jul 29, 2008
"Acute malnutrition rates have reached an alarming 17 percent in some areas, well above emergency levels," the report said, adding that armed attacks on aid workers trying to help those displaced were also increasing. Congo is home to the U.N.'s largest peacekeeping mission and there are some 10,000 blue helmets in North and South Kivu, the provinces worst affected by the violence. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Threat of mass starvation looms in Zimbabwe after latest harvest fails Jul 29, 2008
Aid workers say the first signs of looming famine are evident, with significant population movements and children arriving at hospitals suffering from kwashiorkor (a form of malnutrition) ... "In St Luke's hospital in Lupane there are 16 children aged five to 12 with kwashiorkor. That's significant because in children of that age it's usually not related to HIV. It's almost certainly because of malnutrition and it's only the tip of the iceberg. These are the ones who made it to hospital. Most... (Yahoo News -- Zimbabwe)
U.S. emergency assistance to Horn of Africa hits $797 mln Jul 29, 2008
The areas include Samburu, Turkana and West Pokot districts where acute malnutrition among children has been reported. "Despite vaccination against PPR, the number of vulnerable livestock far exceeds the scope of current vaccination," the report says. (Xinhuanet, China)
Gambia: Jammeh Reiterates Commitment to Banjul-Dakar Ties Jul 28, 2008
He concluded by urging collective efforts in the fight against the scourges of poverty, diseases and malnutrition. For his part, Prime Minister Soumar; sounded visibly appreciative of the Gambian leader's effort in resolving the decades-long civil unrest in the Casamance region, stressing that the two countries are the same, and that what "we see today is as a result of colonial division". (allAfrica.com)
Democratic Ghana in Authoritative Africa Jul 28, 2008
Most of our academic and professional entities are psychotic patients with educational malnutrition that affect continental advancement. And unfortunately such caricatures find their way into the state parliaments across the continent. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Musher enters guilty pleas to animal cruelty Jul 26, 2008
John T. Hessert, 24, faced the charges after an animal cruelty investigation turned up 33 Alaskan husky sled dogs suffering ailments ranging from frost bite and malnutrition to cracked feet and infection. The dogs were taken in by volunteers and nursed back to health, but the case caused much controversy among animal-lovers over the fate of the dogs. (W. Yellowstone News, MT)
Somalia:Unicef Says 180,000 Children Are Malnourished Jul 26, 2008
A new survey carried out by the Food Security Analysis Unit in Somalia has found that there has been an 11 per cent increase in malnutrition in the last six months. "So far we have been lucky to be strongly backed by our donors. However, with the recent increase in malnutrition rates and the need for accelerated humanitarian assistance, more funds are required for us to continue and expand our programmes effectively," said Christian Balslev-Olesen, UNICEF Representative to Somalia ... The IDP... (allAfrica.com)
DISPLACED PEOPLE Jul 26, 2008
The malnutrition rate among children is about 17 percent. Due to displacement, people have missed six harvests since 2006. (AlertNet)
AIDS-Prevention Drug Trial for Breastfed Babies Splits Researchers on Use Jul 25, 2008
HIV-prevention gains made by breastfeeding avoidance or early weaning are largely offset by an increased risk of death from diarrhea, pneumonia and malnutrition, The Lancet said in an editorial. An infected mother often faces a difficult choice: breastfeed and risk HIV transmission, or not breastfeed and risk the baby dying from another cause. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Serb prosecutor sees Karadzic extradited next week Jul 25, 2008
Karadzic and his military chief Ratko Mladic were indicted in 1995 for planning the massacre of 8,000 Bosnian Muslims in Srebrenica and the 43-month siege of Sarajevo, where 11,000 people died from mortars, sniper fire, malnutrition and illness. Karadzic has maintained his innocence, accusing the Hague court of being biased against Serbs. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Charity barred from south Niger Jul 25, 2008
Niger often suffers from food shortages and high levels of malnutrition ... The group provides treatment and food aid for ten of thousands of children in Niger, where malnutrition is rife. (BBC News -- Africa)
New E Africa food crisis warning Jul 24, 2008
" Acute malnutrition In Somalia, the cost of imported rice increased by up to 350% between the beginning of 2007 and May 2008. In areas of Ethiopia, the price of wheat has more than doubled over a six-month period, and food prices are expected to remain high until the next harvest in October. In the areas of east Africa heavily dependent on food imports, such as Somalia, global food price rises are making food more expensive. In Somalia, 2.6 million (35% of the population) require emergency... (BBC News)
