Alcohol has been a part of human culture for millennia, with historical evidence of its production dating back to prehistoric times. It has been used in various cultural traditions and was once attributed mystical properties. Alcohol, particularly ethanol, is a source of "empty calories" and lacks essential nutrients. It interferes with the absorption of vital … Continue reading The complex relationship between alcohol and nutrition: Insights from “Alcohol and Nutrition”
UN report says 768 million people around the world are undernourished
A United Nations (UN) report released on July 12 showed a sharp increase in the number of undernourished people around the world. It was the first comprehensive assessment of hunger since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The report noted that hunger and malnutrition have been worsening for over a decade due to conflicts, economic recessions and climate … Continue reading UN report says 768 million people around the world are undernourished
The mortality rate spiked in states with the strictest lockdowns because inner city health care systems are unprepared
During the lock down, the mortality rate in the US for all causes of death went up by five percent, compared to the previous three years. This mortality rate could have been significantly reduced if the inner city hospital systems and nursing homes were more prepared to handle infectious disease outbreaks. Inner city hospitals are easily … Continue reading The mortality rate spiked in states with the strictest lockdowns because inner city health care systems are unprepared
Poor nutrition in early childhood linked to hearing loss
According to a recent study, adolescents who were undernourished as preschool children were at least twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss, unlike peers who were better-nourished. Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health looked into the link between the hearing of over 2,200 adolescents in Nepal and their nutritional levels as children 16 … Continue reading Poor nutrition in early childhood linked to hearing loss
Poor nutrition leaves 200 million children “intellectually stunted”
According to a new study by UK researchers, more than 200 million children younger than 5 in developing countries do not reach their full intellectual potential because of malnutrition and lack of social and cognitive stimulation. The researchers, led by Sally Grantham-McGregor of University College London, examined information on childhood poverty from UNICEF and height … Continue reading Poor nutrition leaves 200 million children “intellectually stunted”
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 