In a first-of-a-kind study, pesticide residue detected in urine samples of children in Hyderabad

The level of pesticide is much higher among 11-15-year-old girls as compared to boys in the same age group

Vitamin deficiency widespread among healthy looking urban Indians

Hyderabad scientists find that 46 per cent of their sample size of healthy adults had vitamin B2 and B6 deficiencies

Poor nutrition changes the way a body fights infection: This might protect against severe COVID-19

Deficient leptin levels caused by malnutrition might protect against severe infection and death, says study

Why Odisha's nutrition budget, the first in India, is a cut above the rest

Odisha supports its nutrition agenda through agricultural policies, the public distribution system among others

Chimpanzees spotted smashing open and eating tortoises for the first time

Researchers found chimpanzees in Gabon regularly catch, kill and consume tortoises that have been grabbed from the forest floor

India’s Nutrition Atlas goes live

The Nutrition Atlas provides information and data on nutritional status of population groups at national and state levels

Leafy saga

Of the 106 species of leafy vegetables consumed in southern Odisha, 78 are wild species—each with a distinct taste and medicinal property

'Healthy’ fast food chains not living up to their claims

Many chains are now using claims about nutrient content and health benefits on their websites to create a marketing edge

Shifting diets can help bridge food gap; reduce pressure on land, water and climate: report

The proposed diet shifts target countries that currently consume, or are projected to use by 2050, high amounts of calories, protein or beef.

Kashmir: a treasure of forest herbs

Many of these herbs have medicinal value and are used in the treatment of both common and serious ailments

'People can farm insects to produce cheaper animal feed'

Senior FAO officer Paul Vantomme talks about food recycling, improved nutrition and the many uses of insects

Health pyramid

Of foods that heal

Bitter feud

A simple yet rare solution

Iron deficiency in newborns can be checked if doctors wait for two minutes before cutting the umbilical cord

Drought made palatable

When rains fail, people dependent on forests can relish the strong-flavoured sarata bhaji and enjoy the added bonus of health benefits

Fat Chance

Reducing obesity -- the leading cause of non-communicable diseases in the world -- has become a political game. At stake are the interests of the …

Joy of meals

Say hello to good health with easy-to-make, delicious home-cooked food VIBHA VARSHNEY

First comes chick

Kuroiler hens offer a poultry business model that can fight poverty, nutritional stress

Follow Up

The nutty affair

Business bites

Tough nut to crack

Lateral Thoughts: Who moved my samosa?

Indians need to eat better food, rich in fruits and vegetables and high in proteins 

Hidden Hunger: Every second child globally deficient in micronutrients, finds report

56% preschool aged children, 69% non-pregnant women of reproductive age lack in iron, zinc & vit A

Nearly 282 million people in Africa were undernourished in 2022: UN

Approximately one billion people were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2021