What are the benefits of moringa?

A look at the benefits of moringa, a plant native to India with a variety of healthful components. Learn about the benefits, and how moringa is consumed.

Top risk factors for child undernutrition in India identified

In India, nearly 40% of all children are stunted–of extremely low height for their age–and nearly 30% are underweight.

India national salt reduction campaign targets blood pressure, heart disease, stroke

A national salt reduction programme in India is set to target reductions in blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, said Professor K.

When mothers have network of peers, malnourished children are better fed

Women in rural India who participate in a vocational training program learn more than just life skills. A recent University of Illinois study found that mothers who participated in a program designed to educate and empower women gained a network of peers that led to increased bargaining strength in the home, and significantly improved their children’s consumption of rice and dairy.

What are the health benefits of green tea?

Green tea, native to China and India, has been consumed and hailed for its health benefits for centuries globally, but has only recently gained popularity in the US.It is considered the most consumed beverage in the world behind water, however 78% of the tea consumed worldwide is black and only about 20% is green.

What are the health benefits of basil?

Basil (Ocimum basilicum), also known as Saint Joseph’s Wort, is a herb belonging to the mint family Lamiaceae often used as a seasoning in cooking.

No Link Between Economic Growth And Child Undernutrition Rates In India

Economic growth in India has no automatic connection to reducing undernutrition in Indian children and so further reductions in the prevalence of childhood undernutrition are likely to depend on direct investments in health and health-related programs…

International Conference Emphasizes Critical Links Between Nutrition And Agriculture

Over the next three days more than 900 leaders and experts from agriculture and health will gather in New Delhi, India to amplify the important linkage between nutrition and agriculture in poverty reduction…

International Conference Emphasizes Critical Links Between Nutrition And Agriculture

Over the next three days more than 900 leaders and experts from agriculture and health will gather in New Delhi, India to amplify the important linkage between nutrition and agriculture in poverty reduction…

Also In Global Health News: Food Inflation Drop In India; Cholera In Chad; HIV Testing In Bangladesh

Food Inflation Eases Slightly In India “India said Thursday that annual food inflation eased marginally for a second straight week after surging to nearly 18 percent last month, providing relief to consumers and policymakers,” Agence France-Presse reports. For the week ending Jan