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world5 months ago•4 min saved

NYT Corrects Gaza Famine Coverage Amid Controversy

The article discusses the severe famine and medical crises in Gaza, highlighting how the New York Times initially reported on a malnourished child, Mohammed, which led to backlash and a subsequent correction to include his pre-existing health conditions. The piece critiques how media coverage and political reactions can obscure the broader humanitarian catastrophe, emphasizing the suffering of children and the moral implications of the coverage.

via Defector|

#child-malnutrition #famine #gaza

health1 year ago•6 min saved

Breakthrough: Gut Microbes Enhance Child Growth with Therapeutic Food

Researchers at Washington University have developed a therapeutic food that enhances beneficial gut bacteria, particularly Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, to improve growth in malnourished children. The study, published in Science, reveals that this bacterium produces an enzyme with unique metabolic capabilities, potentially leading to new treatments for malnutrition and other diseases. The enzyme, a bacterial version of FAAH, regulates important physiological functions by metabolizing key molecules, offering insights into gut microbiome's role in human health.

via SciTechDaily|

#child-malnutrition #enzyme-discovery #faecalibacterium-prausnitzii

international-news1 year ago•3 min saved

90% of Gazan Children Face Starvation Amid Hospital Collapse: UNICEF

A UNICEF report reveals that 90% of children in Gaza suffer from severe malnutrition due to the collapse of food and health systems caused by Israel's military actions. The report highlights a global crisis, with one in four children under five facing severe food poverty, particularly in conflict-affected regions like Gaza and Somalia. UNICEF calls for urgent action to improve social services and humanitarian aid to address this escalating issue.

via Al Jazeera English|

#child-malnutrition #food-poverty #gaza