A UK study suggests that limiting sugar exposure during early childhood may have long-term protective effects against dementia and Alzheimer’s, challenging previous assumptions about sugar consumption and brain health. A study of people born in Britain during and just after…
A recent survey conducted at Marrere General Hospital in Nampula highlights the pervasive use of industrially processed foods among infants up to 10 months old, prompting calls for improved nutrition education and the promotion of locally available, healthier alternatives. A…
Child development experts warn that insisting children finish their plates may hinder healthy eating habits, highlighting the importance of recognising hunger and fullness signals instead. Many parents still hear the old instruction to finish everything on the plate, but child…
Dietitian Tseng Chien-ming highlights the risk of overweight children lacking essential nutrients, emphasising that a focus on weight alone overlooks critical dietary quality issues that impact growth and immunity. Childhood obesity can mask a quieter problem: a child may be…
New research suggests the gut microbiome could play a crucial role in retinal vessel development in preterm babies, potentially opening new avenues for protecting sight through nutritional strategies involving fatty acids like DHA and AA. A new article in Pediatric…
A recent MSF survey reveals alarming levels of acute malnutrition among children in Baidoa’s displacement sites, signalling an urgent need for enhanced international aid amid worsening drought and disease outbreaks. Médecins Sans Frontières says children in displacement sites in Baidoa,…
A molecule produced by fat tissue, adipolin, could help identify early signs of blood vessel damage in obese children before symptoms emerge, potentially transforming early intervention strategies. A molecule produced by fat tissue may help doctors spot vascular harm in…
Guatemaltecos por la Nutrición, backed by Castillo Hermanos, presented its innovative approach to reducing child malnutrition at the Public Health World Conference 2026 in Singapore, gaining international recognition for its impactful results and scalable strategy. Guatemaltecos por la Nutrición, the…
A recent study highlights the significance of early mineral and glucose shifts in very premature babies, revealing potential strategies for personalised nutritional care to enhance growth and reduce risks in vulnerable infants. Very small premature babies face a metabolic fault…
Doctors Without Borders reports alarming levels of acute malnutrition among displaced children in south-west Somalia, driven by drought and declining humanitarian funding, as families struggle with severe food insecurity. Doctors Without Borders said on Tuesday that malnutrition among displaced children…
A Swansea University study reveals soaring infant formula costs are causing financial strain and dangerous feeding choices among UK families, raising concerns over child welfare and maternal mental health. Rising infant formula prices are leaving some parents in debt, worsening…
The Montana Standard continues to serve Butte and Montana with credible, balanced coverage despite declining circulation and the pressures facing local newspapers, consolidating its position as a trusted community news source. The Montana Standard remains one of the main daily…
