Large restaurant chains in California will eventually have to mark standard menu drinks containing at least 50 grams of added sugar with a black-triangle warning symbol, under a new law taking effect in 2029. California diners could soon start seeing…
A Colorado State University study found similar growth among self-fed and spoon-fed babies, but differences in fat, sodium and carbohydrate intake underline the importance of food choices. New research suggests parents may not need to worry that baby-led weaning leaves…
Dietitians say a varied diet rich in fibre, fermented foods, protein and essential nutrients may support the body’s defences more effectively than focusing on so-called superfoods. As flu season intensifies, dietitians say the simplest defences may be found in the…
Studies of almost 2,000 milk samples suggest supplementation changes some nutrients while leaving much of breast milk stable, and could make milk a non-invasive window into mammary gland function. Two new studies published in Science are adding detail to a…
A study of nearly 17,000 children in poor counties of Hunan province found anaemia prevalence fell from 29.3% to 6.2% between 2016 and 2023, with greater benefits among regular users of the fortified supplement Yingyangbao. A long-running nutrition programme in…
Millions of Nigerian children are facing wasting, stunting and underweight, while inflation, insecurity and poor food systems are also fuelling a rise in overweight and obesity. Nigeria’s nutrition crisis is deepening as experts warn that millions of children are growing…
A follow-up study suggests that nine months of choline supplementation in early childhood may improve non-verbal intelligence and working memory years later, though larger trials are needed. Choline supplements may offer children exposed to alcohol before birth a lasting boost…
International research suggests seafood and a less inflammatory diet during pregnancy may reduce the likelihood of babies developing both colic and eczema, although no link was found for either condition alone. A healthier diet in pregnancy may reduce the chances…
A systematic review finds supplements can correct vitamin D deficiency in children and teenagers with excess weight, but offer no consistent improvement in insulin sensitivity, cholesterol or blood pressure. Vitamin D supplements can raise blood levels in children and teenagers…
A major Melbourne study is tracking thousands of children to determine whether vitamin D in the first year of life can reduce food allergy and reveal how early immune development shapes later health. Australia’s high burden of food allergy has…
A study spanning 17 countries estimates that nearly one in five children in community settings has metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, with rates rising among adolescents as obesity increases. A large international study has found that fatty liver disease is…
The American Academy of Pediatrics says unpasteurised milk provides no proven nutritional advantage over pasteurised dairy, while increasing the risk of dangerous infections, particularly for children and other vulnerable groups. Pediatricians are again warning families away from raw milk, saying…
