Gurgaon: Doctors at six Indian hospitals will soon be able to start using a artificial intelligence toolcalled Garbhini-GA2to improve the diagnosis of fetal anomalies and be precise gestational age for women who come for check-ups in later stages of their pregnancy. Researchers at IIT Madras and Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), who have … Read more
It seemed like an anomaly in the data when we looked at the temporal pattern of malnutrition in the Dharni tribal subdivision in the Amravati district of Maharashtra. A peak in April in the number of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) surprised us. Common sense of nutrition discourse dictates … Read more
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2022 has brought more unpleasant news for India, when it comes to its global ranking in a vital indicator of human development. India was ranked 107 out of 121 countries. The Indian government immediately tried to discredit the index in its attempt to deny the report’s findings, even going so … Read more
How has the history of the idea of nutrition in school schemes progressed so far? How has the history of the idea of nutrition in school schemes progressed so far? The story so far: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin launched the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Program for Class I to V students in government schools … Read more
Preconception nutrition, maternal nutrition, and infant feeding practices in the first 1,000 days of life need priority Preconception nutrition, maternal nutrition, and infant feeding practices in the first 1,000 days of life need priority As India launches its 75th independence anniversary celebrations, there is much to be proud of; Significant advances have been made in … Read more
The country’s response to its growing burden of malnutrition and anemia has to be practical and innovative The country’s response to its growing burden of malnutrition and anemia has to be practical and innovative Good nutrition has the power to empower present and future generations. India’s greatest national treasure is its people, especially women and … Read more