A comprehensive review highlights childhood severe obesity as a growing health concern linked to long-term risks. Experts emphasise the importance of early detection and family-based interventions to prevent lifelong complications, with new simple measures aiding early risk identification. Severe obesity…
A new Japanese study indicates that developmental insufficiency of oral function (DIOF) may be more widespread among primary school children in the community than previously believed, highlighting the importance of active screening and early intervention. A new Japanese study suggests…
A recent review underscores the complexity and critical importance of personalised nutrition management in extremely premature infants born at 22 to 23 weeks, highlighting gaps in evidence and the risk of both under- and over-nutrition affecting long-term outcomes. For babies…
Aid agencies are increasingly adopting small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) to combat early childhood malnutrition, supported by scientific evidence and WHO policy, but emphasising the importance of comprehensive food and health programs to ensure effectiveness. Aid agencies are stepping up…
Growing use of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound among children reflects a shift towards early medical intervention for obesity, raising hopes and concerns over safety, access, and long-term effects. For some parents, the decision to put a child on…
A large US trial demonstrates that integrating family-focused behavioural therapy into routine paediatric care significantly improves weight outcomes for children with obesity, even amid pandemic challenges and diverse socio-economic backgrounds. A large US trial suggests that family-based behavioural treatment can…
A pioneering study on human milk pasteurisation by Cusco’s regional hospital has been published in the International Breastfeeding Journal, highlighting advances in neonatal safety and immunity in high-altitude settings and earning international acclaim. Researchers at Cusco’s regional hospital have earned…
Emerging studies suggest that a father’s diet and health before conception can influence a child’s risk of obesity and related health conditions, emphasising the importance of including men in early prevention efforts. Scientists are increasingly finding that obesity risk can…
A comprehensive study reveals that children and teenagers across Europe, including Croatia, are experiencing wracked muscle strength, poor posture, and increased body fat, prompting urgent calls for improved health policies and interventions. Children and teenagers across Europe are showing weaker…
Legislation in the US aims to enforce stricter regulations on pesticides, heavy metals, and other contaminants in infant formula, amid rising concerns over health risks for babies and the need for systemic reform. A new push in Washington is seeking…
A comprehensive review by the World Health Organization challenges common assumptions, revealing little evidence that breastfeeding beyond a child’s first birthday offers significant health advantages for mothers or children, suggesting that continued breastfeeding is a matter of personal choice rather…
Mexico has announced a two-year ban on the synthetic dye Red 3 (erythrosine or E127), citing health risks and prompting manufacturers to switch to natural or alternative colours in processed foods and beverages. Mexico has moved to phase out Red…
