Legend has it that an ancient Persian physician prescribed sweet wine laced with iron filings for Jason and the Argonauts to strengthen the mythical sailors’ resistance to spears and arrows during ...

The move, which addresses a long-standing gap in food regulation without altering how tortillas look or taste, took effect on January 1.

In 2011-2012, 21.9% of the total Indian population fell below the poverty line. Considering how populated India is, 21.9% encompasses a lot of people. In 2011-2012, 21.9% of the total Indian ...

Helena Pachón works for the Food Fortification Initiative. She receives funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Another reason iron doesn’t make the big leagues is that people ...

Proper nutrition in the first 1,000 days of a child life is crucial to improved physical and cognitive development. Lack of adequate nutrition can affect a child adversely later in life, leading to ...

By Samuel SAMRice is one of the staple foods most widely consumed in Ghana, particularly in rural communities. Local rice ...

Vitamin D is vital for the body's absorption of calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth. A deficiency in this nutrient can lead to several health issues, including osteoporosis and an ...

Malnutrition is one of the major issues concerning the world population, particularly in developing countries. It accounts for an estimated one-third of childhood deaths. Most adults too are deprived ...