Health, Nutrition & Heroes in Rural Afghanistan
Credit: UNICEF/UNI403619/KarimiBy James ElderKABUL, Afghanistan, Jul 26 2023 (IPS) The needs of Afghanistan’s children and families are immense. So are the efforts of those supporting them: teams of community workers made up of family members, teachers in community-based schools, vaccinators, and health workers working around the clock to bring life-saving services in the face of an unfolding humanitarian catastrophe.
I recently traveled to eastern Afghanistan to meet some of the inspiring heroes who, this year already, helped UNICEF reach around 19 million children and their families with health and nutrition services....
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - July 26, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: James Elder Tags: Asia-Pacific Featured Food and Agriculture Headlines Health IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse Sustainable Development Goals TerraViva United Nations IPS UN Bureau Source Type: news
Vitamin D Might Ease the Agony of Psoriasis
TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 -- People who have psoriasis may want to get their vitamin D levels checked.
New research suggests that blood levels of the so-called " sunshine vitamin " may affect the severity of their condition. In psoriasis, skin cells... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
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'Tinge' in the eyes could signal serious vitamin deficiency, warns expert
This deficiency can lead to "more serious complications" if not treated, an expert warned. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dr Michael Mosley shares the crucial vitamin supplement 'almost everyone' should take
Echoing an NHS advice for supplements, Dr Michael Mosley has shared the one nutrient "almost everyone in the UK" should be taking. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 24, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Social media dieting fads ‘fuelling health crisis in teenage girls’
New research released shows 26 percent of girls have been diagnosed with, or suspect they have a vitamin B or iron deficiency. More than 2 in 5 - 44 percent - have experienced tiredness or loss of energy. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
General Mills Puts More Vitamin D In Cereals
Get Free Report continues to make strides to increase the number of "healthy" cereals in its portfolio. That comes on the heels of last year's Food and Drug Administration announcement about a change in what it believes should be considered a healthy breakfast. It’s no surprise that some beloved…#getfreereport #fda #postconsumersbrands #goldencrisp #kelloggs #raisinbran #generalmills #honeynutcheerios #cornflakes #vitamind (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - July 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Expert warns people are missing a vital vitamin to keep eyes healthy
One in eight women could be missing the important nutrient in their diets. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Tingling' in the hands and feet an early warning sign of a vitamin B12 deficiency
The older we get the more at risk we are for this deficiency, a dietician said. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Need Vitamin D, But Need to Watch the Sun? Here's How You Do It
FRIDAY, July 21, 2023 -- Your body needs vitamin D, the " sunshine " vitamin, but too much time in the sun can increase your risk for skin cancer.
An expert offers tips for boosting vitamin D intake while staying safe from the sun and this summer ' s... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Blood Levels of Vitamin B Amino Acids Linked to Dementia Risk After Air Pollution Exposure
In this study, we found... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 21, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Exercise and Cognitive Training Slow Thinking Declines. Vitamin D? Not So Much
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 -- As older people start to lose some of their mental abilities, regular exercise might slow the progression to dementia, a new study indicates.
With five months of physical activity, the mental ability of seniors with... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 20, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
6 Surprising Things That May Interact With Your Supplements
Certain lifestyle habits, medications, and foods and drinks can have a negative impact on your vitamins. Here's what to know. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - July 19, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scientists find vital missing ingredient for healthy vegan diet – algae
Natural aquatic supplement could be used to make up for lack of key vitamin B12 in plant-based dietsVitamins for vegans made from algae could soon prove to be the most effective solution to replacing an important nutrient missing from plant-based diets, thanks to recent research by scientists at Cambridge University.The popularity of meat- and dairy-free foods in western diets is leaving many people potentiallyexposed to vitamin deficiency. In particular, they can suffer from a lack of the vitamin B12, a key nutrient involved in blood and nerve cell manufacture.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 15, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Robin McKie Science editor Tags: Veganism Vegan food and drink Nutrition Life and style Vegetarianism Vegetarian food and drink Science Food science Health & wellbeing Society Nutrition and development Oceans Marine life Plants Medical research Source Type: news
Strawberries could help protect against fatty deposits that cause heart attacks and strokes
The vitamin C-rich fruit protects against potentially fatal artery blockages caused by high cholesterol, their study showed, and the benefits can be seen within an hour of consumption. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Incidence of A-Fib Reduced With Vitamin D ₃ Supplementation
FRIDAY, July 14, 2023 -- For generally healthy older adults, vitamin D3 supplementation at 1,600 IU/day or 3,200 IU/day is associated with a reduction in the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) during five years of follow-up, according to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 14, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
