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  • March 17, 2011
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21-month-old Sushila, who weighs 4.5 kg and suffers from severe malnutrition, sits in her mother's lap in Kirwara village of Sheopur district in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, April 2010 (file photo)
Photo: Reuters

WHO: Epidemics of Underweight and Overweight Growing

WHO calls for action to fight all forms of malnutrition, including under-nutrition, obesity - affecting hundreds of millions worldwide

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People who speak more than one language are better able to stave off the normal cognitive decline that comes with aging.

Speaking 2nd Language Could Delay Alzheimer's, Memory Loss

Bilingual people are better able to resist the normal cognitive decline that comes with aging

Reducing animal protein consumption cuts nitrogen pollution.

Online Tool Shows How What You Eat Affects Pollution

Eat less meat to reduce nitrogen pollution

A child with Down's syndrome (C) participates in a performance during a humanitarian concert for children with Down's syndrome, (File)

New Pre-Natal Test May Predict Down Syndrome

Breakthrough research could mean the end of existing invasive testing procedures

A study finds binding anti-cancer drugs to nanodiamonds makes the treatment more effective.

Nanodiamonds Make Cancer Drugs Work Better

Study shows effectiveness in treating disease in mice

U.S. doctors have announced the successful use of an artificial body part in reconstructive surgery. It's the latest example of what is known as tissue engineering.

Scientists Grow Replacement Urethra in Lab

Urinary function continues years after implant

A new study finds economic growth did not have an impact on childhood nutrition in India.

Despite Prosperity, India's Children Not Healthier

Greatly expanded middle class hasn't led to improved childhood nutrition

Interactive video games - such as boxing or dancing - can be as effective as moderate-to-vigorous exercise at boosting the metabolism rates of children.

Kids Work Up a Sweat With Video Games

Interactive games can be as effective as moderate-to-vigorous exercise at boosting metabolism rates

Diabetes blood test

Gene Mutation Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

Discovery could lead to prevention, early treatment for those most at risk

Study: India Has Highest Number of Undernourished Children

Researcher says one of the reasons is that India's economic expansion has been limited to certain sectors of society

12-year-old Marius Dasianu, a burn victim from Romania has found hope, and a new family, in the US

Young Romanian Burn Victim Gets Help in California

A 12-year-old burn victim from Romania has found hope and a new family in the US

Healing the Pain of Obstetric Fistula

Condition, which is common for women in developing countries, is brought on by complicated or prolonged labor

The new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics on managing fever in children recommend that parents not worry so much about their child maintaining a normal body temperature

In New Guidelines, Doctors Urge Calmer Response to Child Fevers

The new guidelines on managing fever in children recommend parents relax on worrying about maintaining a normal body

Ameren’s 2,400-megawatt plant near Labadie, Missouri, is the state’s largest coal-fired power plant.

Coal Ash Plan Raises Fears in Missouri Community

A half-million tons of powdery toxic waste could end up in floodplain landfill

The vast majority of Americans live in cities and urban life carries special health risks. Overcrowding leads to greater stress, which can lead to violence.

City Living Can be Bad for Your Health

High number of poor urban residents poses special challenges for health professionals