New limits on packaged food, healthier school meals and expanded weight-management services form part of a UAE campaign responding to high levels of excess salt, sugar, fat and obesity. The United Arab Emirates has stepped up its campaign against poor…
New limits on salt, sugar and fat in packaged food are being introduced alongside school-based prevention and personalised weight-management programmes as data shows high levels of unhealthy consumption across the UAE. The United Arab Emirates has stepped up its campaign…
Dr Mamadou Traoré says nutrition, care and stimulation from conception to a child’s second birthday can shape development and reduce the risk of chronic disease across generations. The first 1,000 days of life, from conception to a child’s second birthday,…
University of Sydney research involving more than 6,500 Australian adolescents found fruit intake was associated with fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, while sugary drinks were linked to greater risk. A larger daily intake of fruit may help reduce the…
Health experts warn that caffeine in fizzy and energy drinks can disrupt children’s sleep, mood and concentration, with younger children advised to avoid it altogether. Many parents watch for the sugar in fizzy drinks, but the caffeine content is just…
Analysis of 1,423 mother-child pairs suggests that lipoproteins and other metabolites measured in mid-pregnancy may help distinguish how children grow during their first three years. Researchers have identified distinct patterns of infant growth that appear to be linked to a…
La Libertad remains one of Peru’s better-performing regions, but anaemia among children aged six to 35 months rose from 36% to 38.6% in 2025, renewing concerns about stalled progress. La Libertad remained among Peru’s better-performing regions on childhood anaemia in…
A week of child-picked dinners can expose the role of habit, confidence and control in eating, while helping families reduce mealtime battles without abandoning balanced meals. A week in which a child chooses dinner every night can be revealing in…
A 25-year study of nearly 26,000 people found that frequent consumption of sugary drinks and fruit juice from childhood was associated with a greater risk of developing hypertension in adulthood. A long-term study has added to evidence that what children…
More than two-fifths of young people in Slovenia drink energy drinks, with doctors warning of heart-rhythm problems, anxiety and growing tolerance among regular users. A single 500ml can of an energy drink can contain the equivalent of 11 sachets, or…
The state will identify children at risk of neglect and malnutrition and strengthen monitoring after the death of a two-year-old in Alappuzha district. Kerala is moving to tighten child protection after the death of a two-year-old boy in Alappuzha district,…
A study in Yogyakarta found that underweight, overweight and obese children with dengue were more likely to stay in hospital for more than four days, while platelet measures added little predictive value. A study from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, suggests that a…
