Ecuadorian women over the age of 62, who have low incomes, are more prone to developing metabolic syndrome than men of the same age.

Giant West African land snails' high iron content could reduce anaemia — and they taste delicious too, according to Nigerian research.

Norman Borlaug, the scientist and humanitarian credited with leading the Green Revolution, which boosted food supplies in Asia, has died.

A project to genetically engineer cassava to provide a day's nutrition in one meal has progressed with the approval of initial field trials.

Researchers in India have found a link between vitamin B12 intake in women and diabetes in their offspring.

A multi-disciplinary research approach is needed to tackle the obesity pandemic created by changing dietary patterns, researchers say.

A new study finds that obesity rates in China are soaring and putting a heavy burden on the country's health system.

Preventive rather than recuperative nutrition programmes are best for tackling child malnutrition, a study has found.

A new report calls for Africa's indigenous fruits to be cultivated to boost nutrition, environmental stability and economic development.

Better childhood nutrition has a significant effect on an adult's earnings, suggests a Guatemalan study.

The medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières has accused a Lancet series on undernutrition of "undermining" efforts to combat malnutrition.

A review from researchers in South Africa has found that improved nutrition can never replace drugs as a treatment for HIV and tuberculosis.

A nutritional supplement, 'Sprinkles', can cut iron deficiency rates in children in developing countries, according to new research.

Researchers have identified an iron supplement that can reduce rates of anaemia in children in developing countries.

South Africa has blocked a multi-million-dollar project in its plan to conduct trials of genetically modified sorghum.

Rice made to contain extra iron can boost people's nutrition, according to researchers who say this could help combat malnutrition.