Recent research shows that lactation cookies do not significantly boost milk production, highlighting the importance of proven strategies like proper latch, hydration, and professional support over popular but unsubstantiated remedies. Lactation cookies have become a popular shortcut for breastfeeding parents…
With escalating food insecurity across Nigeria’s North-East and dwindling international support, experts call for a shift to locally funded, community-based nutrition systems to prevent further crises amid funding shortfalls. Nigeria’s worsening hunger emergency is increasingly exposing the limits of dependence…
Criticism of Indonesia’s free nutritious meal scheme underscores the need for enhanced safety, transparency, and local stakeholder engagement to build public trust and ensure its long-term success. Criticism of Indonesia’s free nutritious meal programme should not be read simply as…
Experts highlight that early exposure to sugary foods can influence lifelong taste preferences and increase health risks, emphasising the importance of a gradual approach to reducing sugar consumption to safeguard long-term well-being. A strong urge for something sweet after a…
A recent study published in Nature reveals that a mother’s gut microbiome significantly influences an infant’s early microbial colonisation, challenging previous assumptions about transmission sources and highlighting the importance of prenatal microbial environments for long-term health. A new study published…
A recent investigation highlights ongoing concerns over infant formula safety, revealing regulatory shortcomings and the continued threat to vulnerable infants amid unresolved outbreaks and stalled legislation. A recent Spotlight on America report has renewed attention on two infant formula botulism…
Research indicates that TikTok’s short-form food videos can both stimulate cravings and promote healthier eating among teens, highlighting its complex role in shaping young people’s dietary attitudes. A new study suggests that TikTok is doing more than filling teenagers’ spare…
While infant puffs are a popular and practical snack, recent findings highlight the importance of careful ingredient selection and awareness of potential heavy-metal contamination and allergens to ensure safe feeding practices for young children. Infant puffs have become a go-to…
A new study reveals that historic redlining continues to shape food environments today, with crime, housing and education emerging as key barriers to healthy eating in affected neighbourhoods. A study led by Sebastian Linde of Texas A&M University School of…
Seoul’s ‘Less Sweet Expedition’ has positively influenced family habits by reducing children’s sugar intake, but researchers call for fresher content and better incentives to sustain long-term engagement. Seoul’s mobile campaign to curb children’s sugar intake appears to have made a…
As India shifts from cereal-heavy diets to processed, animal-based foods, experts warn that the regulatory framework lags behind market trends, risking a surge in diet-related chronic diseases across social classes. India’s changing diet is no longer just a matter of…
Pennington Biomedical Research Centre is recruiting 900 children and their families across Louisiana for a five-year study aiming to improve understanding and treatment of childhood obesity, focusing on communities disproportionately affected. Pennington Biomedical Research Centre is recruiting families across Louisiana…
