The American Academy of Pediatrics has reiterated its warning against unpasteurised milk, highlighting new risks from avian influenza and the lack of health benefits, urging stricter regulations and public awareness. The American Academy of Pediatrics has renewed its warning that…
A recent hospital-based study in Herat highlights severe malnutrition cases among young children, seasonal trends in admissions, and the need for improved tracking and referral systems to enhance treatment outcomes across Afghanistan. A hospital-based study from Herat, in western Afghanistan,…
Incorporating vitamin C-rich foods into children’s daily meals can support growth and immunity without the need for supplements, according to health experts and nutrition resources. Vitamin C is one of the simplest nutrients for parents to work into a child’s…
A comprehensive Australian study reveals that increasing egg and peanut consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding does not reduce the risk of food allergies in children, challenging previous assumptions and advice. Australian researchers have found no evidence that eating extra eggs…
A comprehensive quality review by Profeco uncovers significant disparities in sugar content among popular boxed cereals in Mexico, highlighting the need for consumers to scrutinise labels more closely. Mexico’s consumer watchdog has found wide differences in the sugar content of…
Over 60% of Pakistanis cannot afford a healthy diet, exposing a crucial shift in food insecurity from calorie supply to nutritional quality amid policy failures and rising costs, warns FAO. More than 60% of Pakistanis cannot afford a healthy diet,…
Emerging research highlights the economic significance of breastfeeding and unpaid care work, urging governments to incorporate these vital contributions into national assessments to better address inequality, human capital, and child wellbeing. Economists and policymakers tend to rely on gross domestic…
Bauchi State is scaling up its fight against child malnutrition through local volunteer networks, affordable nutrition strategies, and US government funding, impacting over 40,000 children with support from UNICEF. Bauchi State is widening its fight against child malnutrition through a…
In Bariloche, a new initiative aims to combat childhood obesity by incorporating practical, community-driven strategies in schools, focusing on sleep, stress, activity, and dietary habits among children. Researchers in Bariloche are preparing to take their findings on childhood obesity out…
With increasing focus on nutritious, child-friendly school snacks, experts emphasise the importance of practicality, whole grains, low sugar, and allergy-aware options to support children’s energy and wellbeing throughout the school day. A healthy school snack for children is less about…
Turkish paediatric endocrinologist warns that high caffeine and sugar levels in energy drinks pose serious health risks for young people, urging parents to promote healthier habits. Energy drinks can pose a particular risk for children and teenagers because of their…
Specialists alert that high caffeine and sugar levels in energy drinks can harm adolescent health, urging parents to encourage healthier habits amid mounting concerns over long-term impacts. Energy drinks can pose real risks for teenagers, with specialists warning that the…
