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Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
12 hours ago

South Bay horse ranch manager charged with animal cruelty after horse's death

A horse died of malnutrition and heat stroke under the care of Chaparral Ranch's manager, prompting animal cruelty charges.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

UN food agency cites funding gap as it halts aid to 650,000 in Ethiopia

WFP suspends aid to 650,000 malnourished in Ethiopia amid funding crisis.
3.6 million people are at risk of losing food aid due to lack of support.
Funding shortfalls linked to US aid cuts and ongoing conflicts.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

UN food agency cites funding gap as it halts aid to 650,000 in Ethiopia

WFP suspends aid to 650,000 malnourished in Ethiopia amid funding crisis.
3.6 million people are at risk of losing food aid due to lack of support.
Funding shortfalls linked to US aid cuts and ongoing conflicts.
more#ethiopia
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

UN warns of food insecurity in northern Nigeria DW 08/05/2025

The United Nations has described a looming hunger crisis in northern Nigeria as "unprecedented," with analysts estimating that at least 5 million children are already suffering from acute malnutrition. This is despite northern Nigeria traditionally being the nation's agricultural heartland, producing maize, millet, and sorghum.
Agriculture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What starvation' really means, for the human body and for Gaza

Starvation is one of the most undignified and barbaric ways to kill. It's intended to be protracted and to maximize suffering.
Public health
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

What the Black Death Can Teach Us About Childhood Malnutrition and Adult Health - Medievalists.net

Malnutrition in early life may have increased resilience to the Black Death despite causing long-term health issues.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Malnutrition in Nigeria killed 652 children in past six months, MSF says

Funding cuts by international donors have resulted in 652 child deaths from malnutrition in Katsina, Nigeria.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

'Their little bodies are shutting down' - Gaza on brink of total collapse as mass starvation ravages every corner of society

Doctors and journalists in Gaza suffer severe hunger, impairing their ability to function during a worsening crisis.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

The Irish Independent's View: No child should beg for heaven to escape hunger hell in Gaza

Children express a desire to go to heaven due to hunger. Malnutrition and fatalities rise among Palestinians, impacting vulnerable populations, including children.
Public health
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago

'People Are Going to Die': A Malnutrition Crisis Looms in the Wake of USAID Cuts

Edesia laid off 10% of its staff due to USAID cuts and is still owed payments for 2024 orders.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Poverty Reduces Cognitive Performance

Poverty impacts cognitive performance, reducing intelligence significantly due to malnutrition and financial stress.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Turkey sees sharp rise in obesity DW 06/01/2025

"Malnutrition can stunt growth and lead to obesity," she said, pointing to a 2022 study by the Turkish Statistical Institute showing that 62.4% of children in Turkey predominantly eat bread and pasta.
Public health
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Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Healthcare System Collapses in Sudan's Capital

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has severely impacted healthcare, leaving millions without essential medical services.
Health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

No hospitals: How war collapsed one city's health care system

The civil war in Sudan has led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting children's health.
Health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

After two years of war in Sudan, the world can no longer plead ignorance

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has escalated, leaving millions displaced and in urgent need of aid.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Healthcare System Collapses in Sudan's Capital

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has severely impacted healthcare, leaving millions without essential medical services.
Health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

No hospitals: How war collapsed one city's health care system

The civil war in Sudan has led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting children's health.
Health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

After two years of war in Sudan, the world can no longer plead ignorance

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has escalated, leaving millions displaced and in urgent need of aid.
more#sudan
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's time to stop the great food heist powered by big business. That means taxation, regulation and healthy school meals | Stuart Gillespie

The current food system is designed for mass production, leading to severe health issues and environmental damage.
A radical overhaul of the food system is necessary to prioritize health over profit.
SF food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Global hunger hits new high amid conflict, extreme weather: UN

Over 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024 due to conflict, weather extremes, and economic shocks.
The rise in global hunger levels continues for the sixth consecutive year.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Where's Plumpy'Nut? A lifesaving food for malnourished kids is caught up in U.S. cuts

RUTFs like Plumpy'Nut are vital for treating malnourished children, but distribution challenges hinder aid efforts.
#foreign-aid
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
US news

Emergency Food for 3 Million Children Is Stuck in DOGE Limbo

The Trump administration quietly canceled lifesaving foreign aid for starving children, contradicting promises of restoration after backlash from Tesla's Elon Musk.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closed

The Trump administration's cuts to foreign aid threaten millions worldwide, particularly in fragile nations reliant on U.S. funding for essential services.
US news
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Emergency Food for 3 Million Children Is Stuck in DOGE Limbo

The Trump administration quietly canceled lifesaving foreign aid for starving children, contradicting promises of restoration after backlash from Tesla's Elon Musk.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

USAID cuts are already hitting countries around the world. Here are 20 projects that have closed

The Trump administration's cuts to foreign aid threaten millions worldwide, particularly in fragile nations reliant on U.S. funding for essential services.
more#foreign-aid
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Bushwick Couple Arrested For Endangering Malnourished Children

Three malnourished children were found in a Bushwick apartment, leading to the arrest of two adults.
Neighbors expressed alarm and frustration over the children's living conditions.
Health
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Medical Benchmarks and the Myth of the Universal Patient

The author's daughter was classified as 'wasted' due to malnutrition, despite displaying physical health and hitting developmental milestones.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
5 months ago

This French company made life-saving food cheaper and boosted global nutrition

A for-profit company effectively reduced the cost of lifesaving nutritional treatment for malnourished children while maintaining its patent rights.
US news
fromtime.com
5 months ago

The U.S. Is Cutting Off Foreign Aid. My Youngest Patients Are Paying the Price

The dire shortage of therapeutic food highlights the critical need for resources in Burundi's pediatric wards.
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