Hunger

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A farmer collects wheat kernels into a bucket before being poured into sacks during the harvest season, in a field in the countryside of al-Kaswa, south of Syria's capital Damascus. (AFP)

A good year of harvest brings hope to war-torn Syria after a long time

Before the war erupted in 2011, Syria produced enough wheat to feed its entire population but harvests then plunged to record lows

03 Jul 2020 1:23 PM

The report said that globally, hunger is increasing in many countries where economic growth is lagging, particularly in middle-income countries and those that rely heavily on international primary commodity trade. (Photo: Representational)

‘Indians obese but hunger a concern,’ says UN report

In India, the number of undernourished people declined from 253.9 million in 2004-06 to 194.4 million in 2016-18.

17 Jul 2019 9:42 AM

Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said on Thursday and asserted educators of Delhi government are committed to carry out 'surgical strikes' on these ills. (Photo: File)

Educators need to do 'surgical strike' on hunger, violence, unemployment: Sisodia

Hunger, unemployment, illiteracy, violence and hatred in society need to be fought through education, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia said.

20 Jun 2019 1:21 PM

The initiative, called 'Roti Bank', has grown within a few months of its inception. (Photo: ANI)

Charitable trust in Rajkot runs 'Roti Bank' to fight hunger

Interestingly, apart from Rajkot, Aurangabad also has a 'Roti Bank' which collects food from local residents and provides it to the poor.

18 May 2019 10:35 AM

Nearly a billion people in the world are hungry and another two billion are eating too much of the wrong foods, causing epidemics of obesity, heart disease and diabetes, both issues that could be made worse by climate change, according to the Lancet Commission on Obesity. (Photo: AFP)

Eat right to save the planet

'Radical rethink' needed to tackle obesity, hunger, climate: report.

28 Jan 2019 3:41 PM

Tight deadlines, overlapping meetings and other work commitments make us skip or delay our snack or meal time which is not helpful either. (Photo: Pexels)

Bid adieu to 'stress eating' at work!

By mid-afternoon, boredom, or having too much work leads to unplanned snack attacks.

28 Sep 2018 8:38 AM

From whole eggs, to leafy greens, and even grapefruit, here are food items that can help lose weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

10 foods to help you lose weight

Different food travel different metabolic pathways in human body and has different effects on hunger and number of calories one burns.

08 Aug 2018 1:38 PM

Smaller plates don't help you eat less when you're hungry

Hunger stimulates stronger analytic processing that is not as easily fooled by the illusion.

31 Jul 2018 11:38 AM

Police said they are investigating the case from all angles, including the girls dying of malnourishment. (Representational Image)

BJP, Congress slams Delhi govt after 3 sisters found dead due to ‘hunger’

The girls, aged 8, 4 and 2 yrs, died on Tuesday. Initial autopsy suggests it was a case of starvation; Govt orders magisterial probe.

26 Jul 2018 8:52 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study reveals how hunger affects some people's emotions

Close to 400 people were surveyed online for the study.

12 Jun 2018 2:19 PM

Feel hungry a lot? Here's the reason

Here is what a new study has found.

01 Jun 2018 7:29 PM

Reduced levels of glucose in the brain, which occurs when we’re feeling hungry, can make it difficult for us to have control over our emotions and ability to concentrate.

Hanger a genuine human emotion, say scientists

According to a scientist, “hanger” is in fact a real emotion that is triggered by our body’s physical response to craving food.

07 May 2018 10:39 AM

According to the Economic Survey (2017-18), child and maternal malnutrition posed the most challenging health risk of our times.

Malnutrition: India’s silent catastrophe

Malnutrition threatens a child’s physical as well as mental wellbeing for many years to come.

07 May 2018 12:37 AM

A lack of education on post-harvest practices often results in poor quality control and food being damaged during handling.

Wasting food in a hungry world

One of the major ways of enhancing food security in India is by simply controlling wastage.

11 Apr 2018 1:31 AM

No procedure-related complications were reported, and there were no adverse events during the follow up (Photo: AFP)

Freezing hunger-signalling nerve can aide weight loss efforts

This nerve, located at the base of the esophagus, is one of several mechanisms that tells the brain that the stomach is empty.

31 Mar 2018 6:35 PM

The findings from the study are presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds freezing this nerve can help in weight loss

This nerve, located at the base of the esophagus, is one of several mechanisms that tell the brain that the stomach is empty.

22 Mar 2018 8:21 AM

Here are some methods to control your hunger after a workout

Get started with these helpful tips.

06 Nov 2017 6:38 PM

Why being full makes you want to eat more finally revealed

Researchers discovered feeling full becomes associated with getting more food.

03 Oct 2017 5:46 PM

Apricots, plums, almonds, lentils and pork shoulder, chicken, sirloin steak, avocadoes and almonds all boast high concentrations of amino acids (Photo: AFP)

These foods can satiate your hunger quickly

Chicken, mackerel and avocados are just some of the key foods that boast this effect.

29 Sep 2017 8:17 PM

According to researchers, walnuts are also thought to discourage overeating by promoting feelings of fullness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating walnuts controls hunger pangs, says study

Consuming walnuts daily may activate an area in brain which decreases hunger.

17 Aug 2017 9:43 AM

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