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GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs May Trigger Scurvy if Diet Slips, Experts Warn
health9 hours ago

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs May Trigger Scurvy if Diet Slips, Experts Warn

Reports of scurvy linked to GLP-1 weight‑loss drugs have risen as these medications curb appetite and food intake, potentially causing vitamin C and other nutrient deficiencies. Experts note that malnutrition risk increases when appetite suppression leads to reduced consumption, and advise nutritional status assessment, meal planning with a dietitian, and targeted supplementation (e.g., vitamin C 100–200 mg) to prevent scurvy and other deficiencies while continuing GLP-1 therapy. Scurvy is reversible with proper supplementation and dietary adjustments.

via Healthline|
#glp-1#health#malnutrition
Afghanistan's Hunger Crisis Deepens as U.S. Aid Dries Up
world21 days ago

Afghanistan's Hunger Crisis Deepens as U.S. Aid Dries Up

U.S. foreign aid to Afghanistan has largely evaporated after the 2021 withdrawal, coinciding with a surge in child malnutrition to levels not seen in 25 years, deadly earthquakes, and the return of millions of refugees. The collapse of aid has hit the economy hard and left four million children at risk of malnutrition, signaling a broad humanitarian crisis linked to US policy shifts and funding gaps.

via The New York Times|
#afghanistan#aid-cuts#economy
Newly Recognized 'Type 5' Diabetes Challenges Traditional Understanding
health2 months ago

Newly Recognized 'Type 5' Diabetes Challenges Traditional Understanding

The International Diabetes Federation has officially recognized a fifth form of diabetes, called type 5 diabetes, which is linked to malnutrition and affects millions worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This recognition aims to improve diagnosis and treatment, as type 5 diabetes is distinct from other types and often misdiagnosed, with current treatments potentially harmful. The move is seen as long overdue, with efforts underway to establish diagnostic criteria and therapeutic guidelines.

via ScienceAlert|
#diabetes#global-health#health
Child Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time
health5 months ago

Child Obesity Surpasses Underweight for the First Time

Children worldwide are now more likely to be obese than underweight, reflecting a shift in global nutrition driven by increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and sedentary lifestyles, with significant health and economic implications. Efforts to address this include policy measures like warning labels and taxes, but challenges remain, especially in regions still battling undernutrition.

via yahoo.com|
#child-obesity#global-health#health