Health experts in South Africa urge doctors and nurses to resist corporate influence and promote unbiased infant-feeding advice amid ongoing formula marketing pressures, highlighting the vital role of breastfeeding in child health. At an online discussion held on August 5,…
Virginia Tech researchers are investigating how the timing of breastfeeding impacts milk’s composition and its potential effects on infant growth, with preliminary evidence indicating circadian rhythms in milk bioactive molecules that could shape future infant nutrition practices. Virginia Tech researchers…
The UN warns that Afghanistan’s child malnutrition has reached its worst level on record, with aid shortages and regional conflicts intensifying the crisis amid UN appeals for urgent funding. The United Nations World Food Programme has warned that Afghanistan’s child…
Health professionals caution that the growing social media trend comparing raw cow’s milk to human breast milk is misleading and potentially dangerous, especially for infants, due to differences in nutritional content and contamination risks. Health experts are warning against a…
Experts emphasise the importance of supporting gut health in infants during the first 1,000 days through biotics like prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics, with new research exploring innovative nutritional solutions tailored for children born by caesarean section. Health in a child’s…
The University of California’s Nutrition Policy Institute launches a year-long study involving 500 toddlers to compare the effects of whole milk and 1% milk on early childhood development, aiming to inform evolving dietary recommendations. The University of California’s Nutrition Policy…
Health experts emphasise that most teenagers do not need protein supplements, advocating balanced diets over supplements to support growth and development, with caution against the risks of unnecessary consumption and marketing tactics. Protein shakes have become a familiar part of…
New research reveals that while diagnosed type 2 diabetes remains relatively uncommon among U.S. children, its increasing prevalence , particularly among teenagers and Black youth , underscores the importance of focused prevention efforts amid ongoing epidemiological trends. A new analysis…
Only 43% of infants are exclusively breastfed in the first six months, but innovative programmes such as Kyiv’s donor milk bank show promising progress amid international efforts to improve early childhood health. Only 43% of infants are exclusively breastfed in…
An audit of toddler foods in Austin uncovers that 81% are ultra-processed, many failing to meet WHO nutrient standards, raising concerns over early childhood diet quality. An audit of toddler foods sold in 21 grocery stores in Austin, Texas, has…
The Thrive by Five Index 2024 reveals only 42% of South African children are developmentally on track by age five, highlighting the urgent need for integrated early intervention strategies beyond age thresholds for Grade R and Grade 1. South Africa’s…
A Swansea University-led study reveals the profound impact of rising formula prices on parents’ mental health, relationships, and confidence in caring for their children, highlighting a growing social and policy challenge. A UK study has found that the cost of…
