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- Lifestyle
Food fortification, a potent way to fight hidden hunger
New Delhi: A worldwide shift to combat hidden hunger needs to be launched by processing food in a way that micronutrient shortages are adequately addressed. Micronutrients can be mixed with staple foods…
- Health
Vitamin D deficiency leads to higher osteoporosis risk: Study
New York: Researchers have found that calcium and vitamin D deficiencies lead to a higher risk of osteoporosis and poor bone health. For the findings, published in the journal PLOS ONE, the research…
- Health
Iron deficiency during infancy reduces vaccine efficacy: Study
London: Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the researchers have found that iron deficiency during infancy may reduce the protection that vaccinations provide. Findings from two clinical studies with children in Kenya, published in the…
- Health
Micronutrient deficiencies common at time of celiac disease diagnosis
Washington: Patients with the celiac disease commonly have micronutrient deficiencies including B12 and D, as well as folate, iron, zinc, and copper, at the time of diagnosis, finds a recent study. Published…
