Wild Plants Could Help Feed Communities in Ethiopia
Researchers in eastern Ethiopia studied wild plants that people eat to understand how they help with nutrition and food security. They talked to 100 people, …
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Clean Water Access Helps Babies Stay Healthy Longer
Researchers in Ethiopia studied over 1,000 families to understand how access to clean water affects babies' health and breastfeeding. They found that families …
Read MoreSmall Farms Growing More Foods Helps Families Eat Better
Researchers in Ethiopia studied how small family farms can grow different types of foods to help people get better nutrition. When farmers grow a variety of …
Read MoreWhat Makes Babies Born Too Early? A Study From Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 321 mothers to understand why some babies are born before they're fully ready (before 37 weeks of pregnancy). They found that …
Read MoreDangerous Bacteria Found in Milk Supply in Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia tested 644 samples from milk farms, milking areas, and people to find a dangerous bacteria called E. coli O157:H7 that can make people …
Read MoreWhy Some Communities Struggle to Help Young Children Grow and Learn
Researchers in Ethiopia wanted to understand why programs designed to check on young children's development and provide better nutrition aren't always working …
Read MoreKhat Chewing Linked to Serious Weight Loss in Women
Researchers in Ethiopia compared the health and eating habits of 792 women—half who chew khat (a plant leaf) and half who don't. They found that women who chew …
Read MoreWhy Abuse May Lead to Low Iron Levels in Women
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered a troubling connection: women who experience violence from partners are more likely to have anemia, a condition where the …
Read MoreSpecial Food Mix Helps Ethiopian School Kids Get Healthier
Researchers in Ethiopia are testing a new food made from amaranth and flaxseed to help school children who don't get enough nutrition. Many children in …
Read MoreHidden Toxins in Sorghum May Pose Health Risks in Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia tested sorghum—a staple grain eaten by millions—for harmful mold toxins called fumonisins and aflatoxins. While fumonisin levels were …
Read MoreSimple Food Variety Test May Not Work the Same Way Everywhere
Researchers in Ethiopia tested whether a simple tool that counts how many different food groups children eat can accurately predict if they're getting enough …
Read MoreHalf of Pregnant Women in Ethiopia Lack Vitamin D
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered that nearly half of pregnant women in their first few months of pregnancy don't have enough vitamin D in their blood. …
Read MoreWhy Half of Young Kids in Ethiopia Aren't Getting Enough Vitamin A
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 522 families to understand why many young children (ages 6-23 months) aren't eating enough vitamin A-rich foods. They found …
Read MorePregnant Women in War-Torn Ethiopia Need Better Prenatal Care
Researchers studied prenatal care services in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, a region affected by recent conflict. They surveyed over 2,300 mothers and checked 32 …
Read MoreTeaching Pregnant Women About Food Helps Them Eat Better
Researchers in Ethiopia tested whether teaching pregnant women about nutrition during their regular doctor visits would help them eat healthier and take their …
Read MoreWild Plants Feed Communities in Ethiopia—But They're Disappearing
Researchers in Ethiopia studied 64 different wild plants that local communities eat to stay healthy and fed. They talked to 96 people about which plants they …
Read MoreInvisible Worms May Be Stunting Kids' Growth in Ethiopia
Researchers in Ethiopia discovered that tiny parasitic worms living in children's intestines might be connected to poor nutrition and slower growth. These …
Read MoreWild Plants in Ethiopia Could Help Feed Communities and Preserve Culture
Researchers in Eastern Ethiopia studied 42 different wild plants that local people eat to understand how these plants help communities survive, especially …
Read MoreTeaching Moms About Breastfeeding: Does Including Family Help?
Researchers in rural Ethiopia are testing whether teaching pregnant women about breastfeeding works better when their mothers-in-law learn alongside them. Many …
Read MoreIron and Vitamin A Pills Don't Help Healthy Ethiopian Schoolchildren
Researchers gave vitamin pills and iron supplements to over 500 schoolchildren in Ethiopia to see if the supplements would help them stay healthier. Some kids …
Read MoreHow Better Nutrition Plans Help Pregnant Women Eat More Variety
Researchers in Ethiopia looked at multiple studies to understand how nutrition education and support programs help pregnant women eat a wider variety of foods. …
Read MoreLocal Ethiopian Plant Could Make Sheep Farming More Profitable
Scientists in Ethiopia tested whether leaves from a local plant called dawri-damaa could help sheep grow better and cost less to feed. They fed different …
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