New research from McGill and Helsinki universities reveals that diets high in ultra-processed foods may cause structural brain changes linked to overeating and metabolic disorders, raising concerns over their widespread consumption. Researchers from McGill University and the University of Helsinki…
Médecins Sans Frontières marks 30 years of work in Nigeria amid a deepening malnutrition crisis, emphasising the need for prevention strategies to complement emergency treatment as millions of children remain at risk amid conflict, insecurity, and food insecurity. Médecins Sans…
A new study across 32 countries in sub-Saharan Africa reveals that simultaneous exposure to conflict and extreme heat significantly worsens nutritional outcomes for children under two, especially among girls, children of less-educated mothers, and urban populations. A new study spanning…
Experts suggest that lowering mealtime pressure and focusing on routine, positive exposure to vegetables can improve acceptance among picky eaters, emphasising patience and consistency over forceful tactics. Helping a picky eater try vegetables usually works better when the pressure comes…
A comprehensive review highlights that addressing child malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa requires multifaceted strategies encompassing nutrition support, healthcare, sanitation, and socioeconomic development to overcome persistent hunger, stunting, and emerging overweight concerns. Child malnutrition remains one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most stubborn…
New research from Action on Salt & Sugar uncovers persistent high sugar levels in children’s yoghurts, highlighting uneven progress and calls for stricter regulations to protect young consumers. Children’s yoghurts still contain far more sugar than many parents might expect,…
New real-world evidence from Europe indicates a sharp rise in prescribing GLP-1 receptor agonists to children and young adults with type 2 diabetes, with significant improvements in weight, blood sugar, and blood pressure outcomes, highlighting evolving paediatric treatment practices. New…
Jamaica launches ‘Weight a Bit’ initiative, targeting childhood obesity with a multi-year campaign to promote healthier habits amid rising national and global concerns over youth health. Jamaica’s leading paediatric and health organisations have launched a new nationwide effort to confront…
Recent European research highlights how exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals during pregnancy and early childhood may influence long-term weight gain, emphasising the importance of reducing such exposures amidst mounting health concerns. A new study adds to evidence that exposure to hormone-disrupting…
New research at the Sanger Institute is focusing on isolating and characterising gut bacteria from children in developing countries, aiming to develop tailored microbiome therapies that could revolutionise treatment for malnutrition and infection. The gut microbiome is far more than…
A large Swedish study provides new evidence that daily probiotic supplementation could significantly reduce the risk of necrotising enterocolitis and mortality in very premature babies, reigniting debate over safety and regulation in neonatal care. A large Swedish study has added…
A nationwide Swedish study suggests that daily probiotic supplementation containing Bifidobacterium infantis, lactis and Streptococcus thermophilus significantly reduces the risk of necrotising enterocolitis and death among very preterm infants, supporting targeted probiotic use in neonatal care. A nationwide Swedish study…
