Can Nutrition Supplements Help More Kids Get Their Measles Shots?
Researchers in Nigeria are testing a new idea to help more children get vaccinated against measles. They want to see if giving out special nutrition …
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ICU Survivors Face Serious Eating Problems After Leaving Hospital
A major review of 43 studies found that people who survive intensive care units struggle with eating and nutrition for up to a year after leaving the hospital. …
Read MoreNew Treatment for Malnourished Kids Works Just as Well with Less Food
Researchers in Niger tested two new ways to treat malnourished children that use less therapeutic food than the standard treatment. They studied 1,732 children …
Read MoreDigital Support Program Helps Pancreatic Cancer Patients Eat Better
Researchers tested a 12-week digital program called STRONG+ for people with advanced pancreatic cancer starting chemotherapy. The program combined regular …
Read MoreVitamin A Deficiency Causes Serious Eye Damage in Young Children
Researchers in India studied 21 children who needed major eye surgery due to vitamin A deficiency. Most children were very young (around 3 years old) and had …
Read MoreFood Insecurity in Early Life May Hurt Memory Later On
Scientists studied young rats to understand how unpredictable access to food affects the brain. They gave some rats steady meals while others had unpredictable …
Read MoreProtein Drinks Help Older Cancer Patients Stay Better Nourished During Treatment
Researchers studied 46 older adults with stomach cancer who were getting chemotherapy before surgery. Half the patients drank high-protein supplements daily …
Read MoreClean Water Program Helped Families in Uganda, But Benefits Didn't Last
Researchers tested two programs to help families in northern Uganda get cleaner water and safer food. They worked with communities to teach better practices …
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