Why Some Cambodian Kids Eat Healthier Than Others
Researchers studied nearly 700 schoolchildren in rural Cambodia to understand what affects how healthy their diets are. They found that older kids (ages 9-11) …
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How Changing Your Food Habits Helps You Lose Weight
Researchers studied a program called Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities that taught women in rural areas about eating better and exercising more. Over 6 …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Affect Your Mood and Mental Health
Researchers studied how the food choices of rural Chinese adults connected to their anxiety, depression, and both conditions together. They looked at different …
Read MoreWeight Gain in Older Adults Living in Rural Areas: What We Know
Researchers looked at studies about weight problems in older adults (age 50+) who live in rural areas. They found that weight gain is common in these …
Read MoreLeg Vein Problems Are Common in Rural India—Here's Why
Researchers studied over 1,100 adults in rural villages in southern India to understand how often leg vein problems occur and what causes them. They found that …
Read MoreCan Vitamin A Supplements Help Kids in Africa Stay Healthy?
Researchers in Burkina Faso tested whether giving vitamin A supplements to young children could improve their health and nutrition. They studied children aged …
Read MoreHow Community Help Boosts Child Development in Rural India
Researchers in rural India tested a program called Stepping Stones that helps parents learn better ways to care for their young children. The program worked …
Read MoreVideos Help Pregnant Women Take Iron Pills and Have Healthier Babies
Researchers in Ethiopia tested whether watching health education videos at home could help pregnant women take their iron supplements and have better …
Read MoreHow to Bring Fresh Food Stores to Rural Towns
Rural communities often struggle to find fresh fruits and vegetables nearby, which can make it harder for people to eat healthy. Researchers created a computer …
Read MoreVideo Visits With Nutrition Experts Help Rural Hearts Stay Healthy
Researchers in Australia tested whether people in rural areas could improve their heart health by talking to nutrition experts through video calls instead of …
Read MoreWhy Rural Americans Eat More Ultra-Processed Foods Than City Dwellers
Researchers looked at what Americans eat based on where they live—in big cities, smaller towns, or rural areas. They found that adults living in rural areas …
Read MoreSpecial Biscuits Help Fix Gut Bacteria in Kids With Vitamin A Shortage
Researchers in Malaysia tested whether special biscuits made with red palm oil could help improve the gut bacteria of children who didn't have enough vitamin …
Read MoreParents' Dental Knowledge Helps Kids Have Healthier Teeth
Researchers in rural Armenia studied 400 families to see if parents' understanding of dental health affects their children's tooth cleanliness. They found that …
Read MoreTeaching Rural Ghana About Weight and Healthy Living Works
Researchers in Ghana created a special program to teach people in a rural village about weight gain and healthy habits. The program used songs, food …
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 MoreCommunity Program Helps People With Diabetes Take Better Care of Themselves
Researchers studied a diabetes support program called Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) that teaches people how to manage their condition better. Over 1,400 …
Read MoreWhy Many Mountain Kids in Vietnam Are Too Thin
Researchers studied 772 elementary school students in the mountainous region of northern Vietnam to understand their nutrition and health. They found that …
Read MoreWhy Your Mindset and Neighborhood Matter for Healthy Eating
Researchers studied 2,420 people living in rural areas to understand what influences their food choices. They discovered that people who feel motivated and …
Read MoreTeaching Teen Girls About Food to Fight Anemia in Nepal
Researchers in Nepal are testing a new way to teach teenage girls about healthy eating to prevent anemia, a blood condition that affects millions of young …
Read MoreSimple Teaching Method Helps Rural Chinese Villagers Learn About Healthy Eating
Researchers in rural China tested a new way to teach people about nutrition and healthy eating. They used six different methods—like loudspeaker announcements, …
Read MoreWhy Processed Foods Are Creating a Liver Disease Crisis
A new review reveals that fatty liver disease now affects 38% of people worldwide, largely due to eating too many processed foods. This liver condition, called …
Read MoreMany Women in Rural Tanzania Don't Get Enough Key Nutrients
Researchers studied the diets of over 2,500 women in rural Tanzania and found serious nutrition gaps. Most women weren't getting enough calcium, vitamin B12, …
Read MoreChina Tests Ways to Cut Salt in Rural Areas to Improve Heart Health
Researchers in China are studying how well government programs work to reduce salt intake in rural communities. They're tracking 2,790 people across four …
Read MoreBetter Food Variety May Help Teens Feel Less Sad and Worried
Researchers studied nearly 1,400 teenagers in rural Pakistan to see how their family's food situation affected their mental health. They found that teens from …
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