Original Research

The seroprevalence of celiac disease in Syrian refugee children with malnutrition

Yasin Sahin1,2 AbstractBackgroundsMalnutrition in children is a significant public health issue. Various factors that can cause malnutrition include inadequate intake, inadequate digestion, inadequate absorption, increased demand, and increased catabolism. Celiac disease (CD) also causes malnutrition as a result of inadequate…

Multifunctional uses of Bidens pilosa L. among rural households in Malawi

William Mandhlopa1,2*, Ulemu Msiska1, Mtafu Manda3, Shaibu Benard1, Allan Pheremelo Kumwenda1,2 AbstractIntroductionIndigenous and underutilized plant species play an important role in food security, health, and livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet their multifunctional contributions are often underexplored. This study examines the…