Lathyrism is a neurotoxic disease that occurs due to the consumption of large amounts of legumes, especially Lathyrus sativus (the grass pea). Beta-ODAP (beta-N-oxalyl-L-alpha,beta-diaminopropionic acid) is the main toxin. This...
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Deficiency occurs when you don't consume enough of these essential fats in your diet. The body cannot produce omega-3 independently due...
What is Pica Disorder?
Pica Eating Disorder is a condition that involves an irreversible urge to ingest inedible or non-food substances devoid of nutritional value....
Purging disorder is a mental health condition, specifically an eating disorder characterized by recurrent behaviors aimed at getting rid of consumed food (purging) to control...
What is Morbid Obesity?
Morbid Obesity, also known as Class III obesity, is a severe chronic condition characterized by:
A body mass index (BMI) higher...
What is Kwashiorkar?
Kwashiorkor is a type of malnutrition linked with severe protein deficiency. It causes fluid retention, leading to a visibly distended and protruded...